Sitka, Alaska vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 22.6% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,722 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Sitka, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower