Farmington, Maine vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 56.4% more expensive than Farmington, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,213 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Farmington, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Farmington, Maine
Farmington, ME vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Farmington, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher