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Columbus vs Huntington
Columbus and Huntington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Huntington are close to the US rate in this release, 6.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Columbus to Huntington
In 2022-2023, 28 households filed a move from Columbus to Huntington (about 46 people, average adjusted gross income $53,964). 82 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,176 in Columbus and $801 in Huntington. Columbus has a state tax on wages. Huntington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Huntington is 85% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Columbus.
Huntington averages 199 sunny days, with July highs around 88°F and January nights around 30°F. Columbus is 179 sunny days, 85°F in July, 21°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Huntington and 24 in Columbus.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 28 households moved Columbus → Huntington (about 46 people, average AGI $53,964). 82 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Columbus and Huntington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 135 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Huntington cheaper than Columbus after tax and rent?
Yes. Huntington leaves about $273 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,176 in Columbus and $801 in Huntington.
Does Huntington have state income tax?
Huntington is in West Virginia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Columbus to Huntington?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.