Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Independence, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, New Jersey is 19.5% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $60,387 in Independence, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, New Jersey is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Independence
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Independence, NJ
Compared to Portsmouth, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower