Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.9% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,203 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Chicago
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Morgantown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.8% higher
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