Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 34.7% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,331 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher