Newport News, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 40.0% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $7,475 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Newport News, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher