Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 48.5% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,252 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Riverside
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher