Durham, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 7.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,569 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Durham, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher