Columbia, Maryland vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 8.0% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $102,629 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Columbia, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower