Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 8.6% cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,707 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Pottstown, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower