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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Huntington, WV โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.2K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 19.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,433
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Huntington, WV

Population:45K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$129K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$367K

Huntington, WV

The Mountain State

45K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in West Virginia, this city has a population of 45K residents.

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor Tampa Bay area
  • โ€ขNo state income tax
  • โ€ขGrowing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Huntington, WV vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 52.2%
Huntington, WV
$1,775
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$927
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 20.9%
Huntington, WV
$1,496
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$312
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 26.0%
Huntington, WV
$455
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$118
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.3%
Huntington, WV
$950
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$69.15
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.2%
Huntington, WV
$1,312
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$28.42
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 4.2%
Huntington, WV
$595
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$25.16
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Huntington, WV: Huntington Service Fee$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Tampa, FL has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$694
To$1,850
โ†‘ $1,156
1 Bed
From$702
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,258
2 Bed
From$800
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,490
3 Bed
From$1,029
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,901
Huntington, WVZIP-level data

1BR range: $850โ€“$930/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410โ€“$2,550/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,584
Monthly in Huntington, WV
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,374
Difference

Home Values

Huntington
Tampa
$129K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +5.4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +29.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$62K - $167K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 185% more expensive than Huntington

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $8.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$719
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.8%
Rate difference

Huntington, WV

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
West Virginia State Tax
Effective: 5.8%
$8.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.4%
$45.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,697/month
$104.4K

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Huntington, WV Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.7%
Property Tax:0.6%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Huntington
Tampa
53 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
41.3%
Good Air Days
52.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
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โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between West Virginia and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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