San Rafael, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 58.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $33,229 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Morgantown
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to San Rafael, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower