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

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $95,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $105,626 in State College, 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. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.2% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,626 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in State College
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. State College, PA

Compared to Morgantown, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. State College, PA

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