What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Childcare is 31% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $30,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $30,532 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (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. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 1.8% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,532 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Morgantown, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.5% higher

Commute

37.4% higher

Health

29.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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