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

Median Home Cost is 175% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Clarksburg, West Virginia should increase to $63,059 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.

CLARKSBURG vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 26.1% more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,059 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Clarksburg, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

184.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarksburg, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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