Peabody, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 2.4% cheaper than Peabody, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,579 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Peabody, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
8% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Peabody, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower