Long Beach, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 43.2% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $65,270 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Long Beach, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  45.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower