Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 24.5% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $120,814 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Albany
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Portsmouth, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher