Living Cost Compare
Huntington

West Virginia

$940/mo est.

vs
South Burlington

Vermont

$1,790/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $940 in Huntington, WV versus $1,790 in South Burlington, VT. Overall, Huntington, WV is roughly 47% cheaper to live in day-to-day than South Burlington, VT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $43,146 in Huntington, WV and $97,229 in South Burlington, VT — about 56% higher in South Burlington, VT. West Virginia has a top state income tax rate of 4.82% and a 6% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.

Huntington, WV
South Burlington, VT

Rent

Studio
$762
$1,557
+104% in South Burlington, VT
1 Bedroom
$758
$1,533
+102% in South Burlington, VT
2 Bedroom
$881
$1,805
+105% in South Burlington, VT
3 Bedroom
$1,121
$2,356
+110% in South Burlington, VT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$118,800
$399,600
+236% in South Burlington, VT

Income

Median Household Income
$43,146
$97,229
+125% in South Burlington, VT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$44,600
$60,020
+35% in South Burlington, VT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.9 yr
38.8 yr
+3.9 yr in South Burlington, VT
Homeownership
52.5%
60.1%
+7.6 pp in South Burlington, VT
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.5%
65.1%
+30.6 pp in South Burlington, VT
Avg Commute
18.6 min
18.9 min
+0.3 min in South Burlington, VT

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
800.3
239.4
+70% in Huntington, WV
Property Crime
3,617.9
4,446
+23% in South Burlington, VT

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
55.7°F
46.0°F
+9.7°F in Huntington, WV
Annual Precipitation
42.6 in
36.8 in
+5.8 in in Huntington, WV

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.94/gal
about equal

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs East Coast (PADD 1).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.4
24.4
+58% in South Burlington, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$24.68
$26.07
+6% in South Burlington, VT

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in South Burlington, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.92
+10% in South Burlington, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Huntington, WV
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.90
+7% in South Burlington, VT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.19
+15% in South Burlington, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.69
+12% in South Burlington, VT

Average prices — South vs Northeast (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (WV / VT)
6%
6%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
4.82%
8.75%
+3.9 pp in VT

Huntington vs South Burlington — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Huntington or South Burlington?
Huntington, WV is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $940 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 47% below South Burlington, VT's $1,790, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Huntington than in South Burlington?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $30,000 a year in Huntington versus $61,000 in South Burlington.
Which has lower taxes, Huntington or South Burlington?
Huntington is taxed under West Virginia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.82% and a 6% state sales tax); South Burlington under Vermont's (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).