Fairmont, WV vs Huntington, WV

Huntington is moderately more affordable than Fairmont, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Fairmont scores 73 compared to 67 for Huntington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmont is $902/month compared to $863/month in Huntington — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntington is more affordable at $118,800 median vs $159,100.

Median household income in Fairmont is $60,791 compared to $43,146 in Huntington (+40.9%). While Fairmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmont spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Huntington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 56.5°F). Huntington receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 44.8" in Fairmont.