Columbia, New Jersey vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 29.5% more expensive than Columbia, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,742 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Columbia, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Columbia, New Jersey
Columbia, NJ vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Columbia, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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