Los Altos, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 72.9% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $13,547 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Los Altos, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher