Evanston, Illinois vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 26.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,960 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Evanston, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower