Head to head
Huntsville, AL vs Richmond, VA
Huntsville is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $312/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $7,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Huntsville71 | Richmond66 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,361 | $3,673 |
| Salary for comfort | $60,500/yr | $68,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,180 | $1,440 |
| Median home value | $263,100 | $328,100 |
| Median household income | $70,778 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Housing score | 81 | 31 |
| Jobs score | 83 | 59 |
| Safety score | 27 | 54 |
| Climate score | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 33 | 53 |
| Population | 218.8K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 32° | 90° / 30° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Huntsville, AL
Richmond, VA