Santa Monica, California vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 66.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,605 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Santa Monica, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower