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Bay City, MI vs Morgantown, WV

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Are people in Morgantown older or younger than people in Bay City?
- The Median Age in Morgantown is 14.6 years younger than in Bay City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Morgantown or Bay City?
- Morgantown housing costs are 178.5% more expensive than Bay City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morgantown or Bay City?
- The average commute for residents of Morgantown is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay City.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

Things to do in Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

 Bay City, MIMorgantown, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,316329,725,481
 Median Income$41,959  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$92,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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