What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $90,000 in San Diego, California could decrease to $50,667 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.

SAN DIEGO vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 43.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $50,667 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Morgantown
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to San Diego, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.7% lower

Commute

36.1% lower

Health

41.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Morgantown, WV

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