What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $86,494 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.

HATTIESBURG vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 15.3% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,494 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Hattiesburg, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

0.1% lower

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hattiesburg, MS vs. Morgantown, WV

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