Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 17.3% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,326 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Altoona
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Portsmouth, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower