What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $85,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $96,390 in Raleigh, North Carolina (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. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 13.4% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,390 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Morgantown, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

24.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Raleigh, NC

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