| | Portsmouth, NH | Walnut Creek, CA | United States |
| Overall | 118.9 | 174.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.2 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Health | 83.3 | 121.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 193.3 | 379.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $644,300 | $1,025,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,850.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.8 | 127.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.4 | 158.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Portsmouth 
7 Reviews
I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc More
Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best More
Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city More
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Reviews for Walnut Creek 
16 Reviews
Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area More
Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the More
I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously More
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