Portsmouth, Ohio vs. Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is 13.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $141,923 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Sterling, Kentucky is more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Mount Sterling
than in Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth, OH vs. Mount Sterling, KY
Compared to Portsmouth, Mount Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower