Falmouth, VA vs Huntington, VA

Falmouth is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Falmouth scores 133 compared to 144 for Huntington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falmouth is $1,972/month compared to $2,045/month in Huntington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Falmouth is more affordable at $422,500 median vs $536,200.

Median household income in Falmouth is $125,305 compared to $99,580 in Huntington (+25.8%). Falmouth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Falmouth spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Huntington.