Dover, Delaware vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 37.0% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $113,691 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Dover, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower