Boston, Massachusetts vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 41.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,001 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Boston, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower