Newport, Rhode Island vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 9.8% cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $54,114 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Newport, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower