Columbus, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 4.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $146,644 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Columbus, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher