Cost of Living in Huntington, WV
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
88.4
U.S. average = 100 · #325 of 387
Median wage
$44,600
all jobs · $3,061/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$829
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Huntington, WV to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
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Prices in Huntington, WV vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 88.4 | −11.6% |
| Housing | 51.3 | −48.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | −12.1% |
| Other services | 99.4 | −0.6% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Huntington, WV
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $824 | $32,960/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $829 | $33,160/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $976 | $39,040/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,272 | $50,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,421 | $56,840/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Huntington, WV
Your take-home pay
$36,735
per year · effective tax rate 17.6%
$3,061Monthly
$1,531Twice a month
$1,413Every 2 weeks
$17.66Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,172
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,765
- Medicare (1.45%)$647
- West Virginia income tax$1,281
- Take-home pay$36,735
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.44% state
Highest-paying jobs in Huntington, WV
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington, WV expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area are 88.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 51.3%. It is the #325 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Huntington, WV?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $53,053 in Huntington, WV (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $44,600.
How much is rent in Huntington, WV?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Huntington, WV are $824 for a studio, $829 for one bedroom, $976 for two bedrooms and $1,272 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Huntington, WV
Management Occupations
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $106,120
- General and Operations Manager — $77,350
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $79,590
- Accountant and Auditor — $70,840
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $63,130
- Human Resources Specialist — $59,810
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $52,220
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $52,000
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $36,440
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,300
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $57,450
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $57,390
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — $49,540
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $48,270
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $30,850
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $28,500
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pharmacist — $134,370
- Nurse Practitioner — $125,780
- Registered Nurse — $81,010
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $54,540
- Medical Records Specialist — $52,000
- Pharmacy Technician — $38,730
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $37,500
- Nursing Assistant — $37,140
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $28,740
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $56,130
- Security Guard — $34,800
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $31,070
- Waiter and Waitress — $30,690
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $29,630
- Cooks, Restaurant — $29,550
- Bartender — $29,280
- Food Preparation Worker — $24,960
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $23,500
- Cooks, Fast Food — $22,610
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $32,170
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $30,130
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $29,310
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $25,360
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $63,950
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $48,860
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $36,880
- Retail Salesperson — $28,220
- Cashier — $27,080
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $57,250
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $55,320
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $42,720
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $38,930
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $38,280
- Customer Service Representative — $38,060
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,500
- Office Clerks, General — $36,700
- Teller — $34,620
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $31,890
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $73,820
- Electrician — $63,620
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $62,160
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $57,320
- Carpenter — $52,000
- Construction Laborer — $45,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $65,100
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $65,040
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $41,970
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $37,240
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $65,030
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $46,980
- Machinist — $46,290
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $37,890
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $50,870
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,050
- Light Truck Driver — $37,790
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $36,120
- Bus Drivers, School — $34,050
- Stocker and Order Filler — $30,980
- Driver/Sales Worker — $29,190