Huntington, WV Cost of Living


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Huntington cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the West Virginia average
Huntington, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Huntington, WV

Housing costs in Huntington?
A typical home costs $106,100, which is 68.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.1% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Huntington costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.4% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Huntington?
To live comfortably in Huntington, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Huntington?
Huntington, WV has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in West Virginia while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHuntingtonWest VirginiaUnited States
  79.079.4100.0
  96.795.8100
  133.1127.0100.0
  28.539.3100.0
  $106,100$139,700$338,100
  88.3%85.9%100.0%
  81.290.1100.0
  104.385.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 3 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  More

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