Gardner, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 28.7% more expensive than Gardner, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,480 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Gardner, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Gardner, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher