What is a pro or con of living in Melrose Park, Illinoiscompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Melrose Park.

What salary do I need to live in Melrose Park, Illinois copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $77,829 in Melrose Park, Illinois (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. MELROSE PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 11.2% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,829 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Melrose Park, IL

Compared to Morgantown, Melrose Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

62.9% higher

Health

30.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Melrose Park, IL

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