Huntington, WV vs Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 67 compared to 63 for Parkersburg, 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 $863/month compared to $746/month in Parkersburg — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parkersburg is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Huntington is $43,146 compared to $44,675 in Parkersburg (-3.4%). Parkersburg 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% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Parkersburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.5°F vs 54.9°F). Huntington receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 44.2" in Parkersburg.