Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 16.7% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $58,372 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Waltham
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher