Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 8.0% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,944 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Durham
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Morgantown, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower