Chester, Connecticut vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 10.6% more expensive than Chester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,277 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Chester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Chester, Connecticut
Chester, CT vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Chester, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower