Lake Forest, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 22.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $38,751 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Lake Forest, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher