Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 28.9% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,459 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Pottsville, PA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Pottsville, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher