What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Anchorage, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Anchorage, Alaska?

A salary of $79,000 in Anchorage, Alaska should increase to $87,036 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANCHORAGE vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Anchorage, Alaska vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 10.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,036 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Anchorage, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

33.6% lower

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Personal

11.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anchorage, AK vs. Portsmouth, NH

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