Cost of Living Calculator - Morgantown, West Virginia vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 36.8% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,575 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Morgantown, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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