What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Transportation is 54% more expensive in Houston.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $137,486 in Houston, Texas (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.

MORGANTOWN vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 5.8% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $137,486 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
54% more expensive in Houston
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Morgantown, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

54.9% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Houston, TX

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