Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 12.1% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $25,499 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Athens
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Athens, OH
Compared to Morgantown, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower