Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 2.7% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,140 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Morgantown, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower