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

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Morgantown.

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

A salary of $52,000 in Washington, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,284 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.

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Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 4.4% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,284 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Washington, Pennsylvania

Washington, PA vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Washington, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

20.8% lower

Health

40.5% higher

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Personal

1.7% higher

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