Huntington, VA vs Short Pump, VA

Short Pump is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 144 compared to 134 for Short Pump, 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 $2,045/month compared to $1,804/month in Short Pump — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Short Pump has cheaper rent, Huntington actually has lower median home values ($536,200 vs $543,000).

Median household income in Huntington is $99,580 compared to $132,194 in Short Pump (-24.7%). Short Pump 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 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Short Pump.