Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 25.3% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $149,452 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Houston
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Portsmouth, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower