Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 33.9% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $49,589 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbia
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Portsmouth, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower