What is a pro or con of living in Mount Airy, Marylandcompared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 140% more expensive in Mount Airy.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Airy, Maryland copmared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

A salary of $80,000 in Portsmouth, Virginia should increase to $112,442 in Mount Airy, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. MOUNT AIRY
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Mount Airy, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, Maryland is 40.6% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $112,442 in Mount Airy, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Airy, Maryland is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Mount Airy
than in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA vs. Mount Airy, MD

Compared to Portsmouth, Mount Airy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

18.7% lower

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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