Huntsville, TX Cost Of Living
Huntsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Huntsville, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Huntsville has an overall cost of living index of 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Huntsville has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Huntsville ranks as #1,278 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Huntsville ranks as the #5,140 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Huntsville Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Huntsville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 101 | 100 | |
Huntsville, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Huntsville | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $887 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $31,020 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.4x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.34x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Huntsville Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Huntsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.97 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.16 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Huntsville Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Huntsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.22 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.06 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.54 | $2.05 |
Detailed Huntsville Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Huntsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.05 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $41.0 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.51 | $2.34 |
Detailed Huntsville Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Huntsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.42 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.52 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.64 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $90.16 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $117.34 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $113.37 | $99.13 |
Detailed Huntsville Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Huntsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.84 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $45.43 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $149.25 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $185.48 | $175.64 |
Huntsville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Huntsville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Huntsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 115,802 | 95 | 1.1x |
| The Woodlands, TX | 114,532 | 117 | 1.3x |
| Conroe, TX | 88,369 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Bryan, TX | 85,645 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Spring, TX | 61,514 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Tomball, TX | 11,689 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Willis, TX | 6,731 | 83 | 0.9x |
