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Morgantown, WV vs California, MD

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Are people in California older or younger than people in Morgantown?
- The Median Age in California is 11.2 years older than in Morgantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in California or Morgantown?
- California housing costs are 31.3% more expensive than Morgantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, California or Morgantown?
- The average commute for residents of California is 9.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Morgantown.

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!

Things to do in California?
California is an incorporated town located in St. Mary's County, Maryland offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby St Clement's Island State Park provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 Morgantown, WVCalifornia, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,129329,725,481
 Median Income$36,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews
Mark · Tanque Verde, AZ
A Classic College Town with Big City Amenities
Over 3 years ago

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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Patricia · Morgantown, WV
Retiree view of Morgantown WV
Over 10 years ago

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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IDaveZ · Morgantown, WV
morgantown
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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Pamala · Hollywood, MD
Southern Maryland...what I like to call the REAL S
Over 15 years ago

I am not a true Southern Marylander but I have learned to truly appreciate the qualities of MY county and to recognize how Saint Mary's county is really different from  More

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