Huntington, West Virginia
In Huntington, West Virginia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.91 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.15 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $900, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Huntington's cost-of-living index of 75 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.91
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$900
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$8.62
Combo meal
Electricity
14.77¢
per kWh · ~$133/mo
Car Insurance
$140/mo
$1,680/yr
Median Household Income
$52,828
32.7% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.73 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$6.92 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.12 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.70 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.97 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$9.85 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.59 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.23 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.53 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.40 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$1.94 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$6.77 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.26 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.49 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.93 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $4.73 | +27.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.76 | $6.92 | +20.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.19 | $6.12 | +17.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.25 | $1.70 | +36.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.76 | $4.97 | +32.2% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.24 | $9.85 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.24 | $4.59 | +41.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.41 | $4.23 | +24.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.95 | $4.53 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.87 | $2.40 | +28.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.94 | +25.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.92 | $6.77 | +37.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.50 | $4.26 | +21.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.21 | $5.49 | +30.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.55 | $7.93 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$8.62
Casual Dining
$15.60
Monthly Spend
$241.49
+3.89% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.34
$8.62
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $6.03
$9.31
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.46
$9.65
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $2.84
$3.95
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Average 1BR: $702/mo · 2BR: $1,062/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
52k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,112
$58k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$53k
household median
Employment by Sector — Huntington
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$68k/yr
~$46k/yr
~$21k/yr
~$61k/yr
~$75k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 54011
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$1,446/wk · $75k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$403/wk · $21k/yr
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