HEAD TO HEAD
Charleston vs Huntington
Charleston leads Huntington on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Charleston, WV
wins 3 of 5 factors
Huntington, WV
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charleston | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 97 ◆ | 96 |
| Affordable to rent | 85 | 91 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 92 ◆ | 64 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 63 ◆ | 43 |
| Big-city amenities | 54 | 64 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charleston | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $149K | $167K |
| Typical rent | $1,265/mo | $1,094/mo |
| Average temperature | 19°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.7 kWh/m²/day | 4 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #192 | #151 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.