Fresno, California vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 12.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $52,565 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Fresno, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher