San Jose, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 40.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $47,553 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to San Jose, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher