Morgantown, West Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 77.6% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,341 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in San Diego
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Morgantown, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher