Iowa City, Iowa vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 46.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,280 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Iowa City, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher