Chester, Illinois vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 24.0% more expensive than Chester, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,029 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Chester, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Chester, Illinois
Chester, IL vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Chester, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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