Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Oakland, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maryland is 16.9% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,056 in Oakland, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maryland is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Oakland
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Oakland, MD
Compared to Morgantown, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower