What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Transportation is 61% more expensive in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $20,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $20,221 in Baltimore, Maryland (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.

MORGANTOWN vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 1.1% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $20,221 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
61% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Morgantown, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.4% higher

Commute

62.0% higher

Health

33.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Baltimore, MD

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