Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 36.0% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,194 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Newark
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Morgantown, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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