Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Upper Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Lake, California is 21.5% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,742 in Upper Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Lake, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Upper Lake
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Upper Lake, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Upper Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower