Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 0.6% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,321 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Morgantown, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  36.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower