Morgantown, PA Cost of Living


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Morgantown cost of living score
94
Less expensive
6.0% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Morgantown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Morgantown, PA

Housing costs in Morgantown?
A typical home costs $246,400, which is 27.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.5% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morgantown costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Morgantown?
To live comfortably in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morgantown?
Morgantown, PA has a relatively low cost of living when compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Morgantown is 78.7, making it 9.3% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive city for people looking to make their home there without breaking their budget on everyday necessities like food and rent. The cost of housing in Morgantown is 13.4% lower than the average nationally, while groceries are 7.0% less expensive. Utility costs are also quite reasonable, sitting at 6.9% below the national average. In general, Morgantown is an affordable place to live and can be an ideal option for those seeking a more budget-friendly life in Pennsylvania!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMorgantownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  94.094.6100.0
  105.9100.3100
  115.3101.1100.0
  80.480.5100.0
  $246,400$242,800$338,100
  100.9%98.2%100.0%
  96.9104.0100.0
  109.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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