Huntington, TX vs Somerville, TX

Somerville is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 71 compared to 66 for Somerville, 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 Huntington is $956/month compared to $748/month in Somerville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerville has cheaper rent, Huntington actually has lower median home values ($102,000 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Huntington is $62,569 compared to $64,013 in Somerville (-2.3%). Somerville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Somerville.

Climate-wise, Somerville is notably warmer with an average of 69.4°F compared to 66.4°F in Huntington. Huntington receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 41.8" in Somerville.