What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Lewisburg, West Virginia?

HousingRent is 45% more expensive in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to Lewisburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $36,000 in Lewisburg, West Virginia should increase to $38,200 in Morgantown, West Virginia (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.

LEWISBURG vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Lewisburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 6.1% more expensive than Lewisburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,200 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than Lewisburg, West Virginia
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
45% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Lewisburg, West Virginia

Lewisburg, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Lewisburg, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

3.2% lower

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Lewisburg, West Virginia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lewisburg, WV vs. Morgantown, WV

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