What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to New Bern, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to New Bern, North Carolina?

A salary of $38,000 in New Bern, North Carolina should increase to $41,342 in Morgantown, West Virginia (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.

NEW BERN vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bern, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 8.8% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,342 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Morgantown
than in New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, NC vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to New Bern, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.5% lower

Commute

18.9% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bern, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bern, NC vs. Morgantown, WV

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