Morgantown, WV vs South Charleston, WV

South Charleston is moderately more affordable than Morgantown, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Morgantown scores 79 compared to 69 for South Charleston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morgantown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morgantown is $888/month compared to $857/month in South Charleston — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Charleston is more affordable at $144,800 median vs $238,200.

Median household income in Morgantown is $42,245 compared to $59,616 in South Charleston (-29.1%). South Charleston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Morgantown spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Charleston.