College Station, TX vs Huntsville, TX

Huntsville is moderately more affordable than College Station, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. College Station scores 94 compared to 83 for Huntsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of College Station can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in College Station is $1,168/month compared to $981/month in Huntsville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntsville is more affordable at $225,800 median vs $326,500.

Median household income in College Station is $51,776 compared to $45,401 in Huntsville (+14%). While College Station is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of College Station spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 25.9% in Huntsville.