Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 2.9% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $119,429 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Allentown, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher