Chico, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 21.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $39,432 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Chico, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher