Berkeley, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 46.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $53,630 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Berkeley, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower