What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, New Yorkcompared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, New York copmared to Morgantown, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia could decrease to $46,069 in Rochester, New York (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. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 7.9% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,069 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Rochester
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Rochester, NY

Compared to Morgantown, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.6% higher

Commute

18.0% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Rochester, NY

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