Humble, TX vs Huntsville, TX

Huntsville is moderately more affordable than Humble, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Humble scores 87 compared to 83 for Huntsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humble can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humble is $1,216/month compared to $981/month in Huntsville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntsville has cheaper rent, Humble actually has lower median home values ($191,200 vs $225,800).

Median household income in Humble is $52,927 compared to $45,401 in Huntsville (+16.6%). While Humble is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humble spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.9% in Huntsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (70.5°F vs 68.7°F). Humble receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 43.7" in Huntsville.