Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, a fast-growing tech and aerospace hub with cheap housing.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 93
Median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
Housing: 88 vs 100
Groceries: 95 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 95 vs 100
Healthcare: 95 vs 100
Huntsville pairs aerospace and defense jobs with genuinely affordable housing and a rising food scene. Low costs and strong employment make it one of the better values in the Southeast.