Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Dover, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, New Hampshire is 16.7% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $33,333 in Dover, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, New Hampshire is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Dover
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Dover, NH
Compared to Portsmouth, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower