Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.8% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,777 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Washington
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Morgantown, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher