Houston, Texas vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 33.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,058 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Houston, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher