Fair Oaks, VA vs Huntington, VA

Huntington is moderately more affordable than Fair Oaks, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Fair Oaks scores 154 compared to 144 for Huntington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fair Oaks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fair Oaks is $2,242/month compared to $2,045/month in Huntington — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntington is more affordable at $536,200 median vs $580,500.

Median household income in Fair Oaks is $119,387 compared to $99,580 in Huntington (+19.9%). While Fair Oaks is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fair Oaks spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Huntington.