Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Brewster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brewster, Massachusetts is 50.4% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,124 in Brewster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brewster, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Brewster
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Brewster, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Brewster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher