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

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Princeton, West Virginia should increase to $93,932 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.

PRINCETON vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 25.2% more expensive than Princeton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,932 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Princeton, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

133.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

4.2% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Princeton, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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