Boston, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 41.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,498 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Boston, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower