Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 13.1% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,862 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Portsmouth, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower