| | Morgantown, WV | Roanoke, VA | United States |
| Overall | 89.8 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.4 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 126.3 | 110.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 77.6 | 66.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $257,900 | $225,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 9,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.8 | 77.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.0 | 99.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Morgantown 
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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
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
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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I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here.
Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure, More
I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask More
I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as More
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