Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 125.4% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $338,040 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  125.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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