Huntington, VA vs Springfield, VA

Huntington is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 144 compared to 170 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield 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 $2,643/month in Springfield — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntington is more affordable at $536,200 median vs $622,200.

Median household income in Huntington is $99,580 compared to $123,691 in Springfield (-19.5%). While Springfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Springfield.