What is a pro or con of living in Morgantown, West Virginiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Morgantown.

What salary do I need to live in Morgantown, West Virginia copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $55,535 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. MORGANTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 11.1% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,535 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Morgantown
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Morgantown, WV

Compared to Winston Salem, Morgantown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

1.7% higher

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Morgantown, WV

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