Cost of Living Calculator - Morgantown, West Virginia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 201.1% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $225,831 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
542% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  800.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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