Goleta, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 49.3% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $48,140 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Goleta, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher