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

Median Home Cost is 174% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Elizabeth, West Virginia should increase to $90,180 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.

ELIZABETH vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 20.2% more expensive than Elizabeth, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,180 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Elizabeth, West Virginia

Elizabeth, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Elizabeth, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

267.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

25.7% lower

Health

9.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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