Brookings, South Dakota vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 7.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,750 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Brookings, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher