What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $76,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $45,570 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.

WASHINGTON vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $45,570 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Washington, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.2% lower

Commute

43.2% lower

Health

32.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Morgantown, WV

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