Cost of living in Morgantown

In Morgantown, United States, a family of four typically needs around $3914 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1609 monthly.

How expensive is Morgantown compared to other cities?

Morgantown is 13% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Morgantown compare to your city?

Morgantown is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Morgantown is, on average, 65% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Morgantown?

Who is Morgantown a good fit for?

Morgantown is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Morgantown so expensive?

The primary driver of Morgantown's cost is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Morgantown?

Food costs are 11% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Morgantown?

Public transport is 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1609 $
Without Rent
703 $
Rent & Utilities
906 $
Food
530 $
Transport
45 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3837 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
30.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.6 $
Dinner 70.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.01 $
Capuccino 4.2 $
Coke, 330ml 2.03 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.76 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.2 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.16 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.99 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.02 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.16 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.53 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.17 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.18 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.16 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.37 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.2 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.89 $
Cigarette pack 9.64 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.63 $
Monthly Pass 52.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 13 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 99.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.4 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.77 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.53 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.84 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 205 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 68.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 673 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,326 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 829 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,664 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,927 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,668 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,837 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.45%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 9.96 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12 $
Haircut 17.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 65 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 604 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,462 $

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Morgantown vs St. John's (St. John's is 33% less expensive) Morgantown vs All Saints (All Saints is 33% less expensive)
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Morgantown vs St. George's (St. George's is 34% less expensive) Morgantown vs Grenville (Grenville is 34% less expensive)
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Morgantown vs Roseau (Roseau is 38% less expensive) Morgantown vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 29% less expensive)
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