What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Transportation is 84% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $80,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $93,023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.3% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Morgantown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.8% higher

Commute

84.8% higher

Health

19.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Philadelphia, PA

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