Cities Similar to Huntsville, AL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Huntsville, AL
1. Clarksville, TN
180,716 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$302K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Chattanooga, TN
187,030 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$357K
Rent estimate
$1,240/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Knoxville, TN
198,162 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$369K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Lexington, KY
322,570 people · Southeast
COL Index
93.0
Home value
$345K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Norfolk, VA
238,005 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$309K
Rent estimate
$1,440/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Winston-Salem, NC
249,545 people · Southeast
COL Index
89.0
Home value
$254K
Rent estimate
$1,155/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Little Rock, AR
203,842 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$261K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Gainesville, FL
145,812 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$297K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Newport News, VA
183,118 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$288K
Rent estimate
$1,465/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Fayetteville, NC
209,468 people · Southeast
COL Index
92.0
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Huntsville
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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