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Morgantown vs Washington
Morgantown and Washington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Washington are close to the US rate in this release, 6.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Morgantown to Washington
IRS migration on this site does not list a filed flow from Morgantown to Washington above the cutoff in 2022-2023.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $869 in Morgantown and $1,916 in Washington. Morgantown has a state tax on wages. Washington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Washington is 124% of the national level for the same work, against 83% in Morgantown.
Washington averages 203 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 29°F. Morgantown is 186 sunny days, 86°F in July, 29°F in January. Commutes average 34 minutes in Washington and 24 in Morgantown.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
The IRS did not publish a large enough Morgantown → Washington pair for 2022-2023. That usually means fewer than a few dozen tax returns, not that nobody moved.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Morgantown and Washington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 159 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,200
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,150
- Rent a truck
- $450–$800
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Questions
Is Washington cheaper than Morgantown after tax and rent?
No. Washington leaves about $1,285 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $869 in Morgantown and $1,916 in Washington.
Does Washington have state income tax?
Washington is in District of Columbia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Morgantown to Washington?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.