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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Morgantown, WV — COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area + state data

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You'd spend $723/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.7K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 9.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$723
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Morgantown, WV

Population:30K
Cost Index:100

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:110
Median Home:$512K

Morgantown, WV

The Mountain State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in West Virginia, this city has a population of 30K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Morgantown, WV vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 41.6%
Morgantown, WV
$1,744
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$725
more
📦Other
↑ 6.9%
Morgantown, WV
$1,598
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$110
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.5%
Morgantown, WV
$525
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$75.90
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 6.2%
Morgantown, WV
$1,209
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$75.46
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 9.6%
Morgantown, WV
$605
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$58.32
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.7%
Morgantown, WV
$986
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$27.06
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$634
To$1,570
↑ $936
1 Bed
From$718
To$1,640
↑ $922
2 Bed
From$887
To$1,800
↑ $913
3 Bed
From$1,183
To$2,255
↑ $1,072
Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,666
Monthly in Morgantown, WV
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$901
Difference

Home Values

Morgantown
Raleigh
-
Median Value
$512K
-
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
-
Price Range
$314K - $992K
Calculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$125
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.0%
Rate difference

Morgantown, WV

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
West Virginia State Tax
Effective: 5.8%
$8.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.4%
$45.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,697/month
$104.4K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Morgantown, WV Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.7%
Property Tax:0.6%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Morgantown
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between West Virginia and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Morgantown, WV on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $125/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $125/mo

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