Median Home PriceBETTER
$149,776.09
Median Rent
$1,080.9/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
11.5
Property Tax RateTIE
0.59%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.7%
Price Change (5Y)
+8.6%
Break-Even Years
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$19,753
Median Home Price
$166,212.37
Median RentBETTER
$956.85/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.5
Property Tax RateTIE
0.59%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+7.4%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+37.2%
Break-Even YearsBETTER
4 years
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
+$50,115
Key Differences
Home Prices
Charleston's median home price of $149,776.09 is lower than Huntington's $166,212.37 by 10%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Charleston costs $1,080.9/mo compared to $956.85/mo in Huntington—a difference of $124.05/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Charleston favors either option, while Huntington favors buying.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.