What is a pro or con of living in Morganton, North Carolinacompared to Bethlehem, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Morganton.

What salary do I need to live in Morganton, North Carolina copmared to Bethlehem, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethlehem, West Virginia should increase to $52,025 in Morganton, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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BETHLEHEM vs. MORGANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, West Virginia vs. Morganton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morganton, North Carolina is 4.0% more expensive than Bethlehem, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,025 in Morganton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morganton, North Carolina is more expensive than Bethlehem, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Morganton
than in Bethlehem, West Virginia

Bethlehem, WV vs. Morganton, NC

Compared to Bethlehem, Morganton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

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Bethlehem, West Virginia vs. Morganton, North Carolina

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