Reston, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 7.0% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,061 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Reston, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower