Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 46.6% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,649 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Portland
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Morgantown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher