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

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Shady Spring, West Virginia should increase to $57,885 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.

SHADY SPRING vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Shady Spring, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 15.8% more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,885 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shady Spring, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Shady Spring, West Virginia

Shady Spring, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Shady Spring, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

5.7% lower

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Shady Spring, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shady Spring, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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