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City Comparison
Moving from Houston to Huntsville
See how Huntsville compares to Houston for defense and aerospace professionals.
16%
Home Price Savings
13%
Rent Savings
7%
Overall Cost Savings
Houston, TX
Your current city
Median Home Price$340,000
Average Rent$1,550/mo
Avg Defense Salary$118,000
Avg Commute28 min
ClimateHot, humid summers
Population2.3M
State Income Tax0%
Huntsville, AL
The Rocket City
Median Home Price$285,000
Average Rent$1,350/mo
Avg Defense Salary$125,000
Avg Commute15 min
ClimateMild winters, hot summers
Population225,000
State Income Tax0% on wages
Key Points for Houston Professionals
Texas has 0% income tax; Alabama has low 2-5%
Houston has more traffic/longer commutes
Similar aerospace presence (NASA)
Huntsville has lower cost of living