Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 11.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,002 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Raleigh, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher