Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 19.2% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,579 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
109% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  109.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher