What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $83,714 in Morgantown, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 11.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,714 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Charleston, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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