Columbus, Ohio vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 4.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $47,031 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Columbus, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher