Houston, Texas vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 5.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,550 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Houston, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher