What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $84,960 in Morgantown, West Virginia (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.

PARKERSBURG vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 21.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,960 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Parkersburg, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

126.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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