HEAD TO HEAD
Huntsville vs Racine
Huntsville leads Racine on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Huntsville, AL
wins 4 of 5 factors
Racine, WI
wins 0 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Huntsville | Racine |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 86 | 86 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 ◆ | 77 |
| Climate comfort | 80 ◆ | 46 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 ◆ | 33 |
| Big-city amenities | 73 ◆ | 44 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Huntsville | Racine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $317K | $317K |
| Typical rent | $1,385/mo | $1,495/mo |
| Average temperature | 16°C | 9.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.43 kWh/m²/day | 3.67 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #114 | #231 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.

