What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $25,000 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania should increase to $27,733 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.

SCOTTDALE vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottdale, Pennsylvania vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 10.9% more expensive than Scottdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $27,733 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Scottdale, PA vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Scottdale, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

19.0% lower

Health

37.6% higher

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottdale, Pennsylvania vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scottdale, PA vs. Morgantown, WV

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