Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 85.4% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,978 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Seattle
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Portsmouth, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher