HEAD TO HEAD
Huntington vs Wheeling
Huntington leads Wheeling on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Huntington, WV
wins 3 of 5 factors
Wheeling, WV
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Huntington | Wheeling |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 | 98 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 91 | 97 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 64 ◆ | 52 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 43 ◆ | 36 |
| Big-city amenities | 64 ◆ | 25 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Huntington | Wheeling |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $167K | $142K |
| Typical rent | $1,094/mo | $938/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 10.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4 kWh/m²/day | 3.76 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #151 | #309 |
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.