Santa Barbara, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 41.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $70,381 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Santa Barbara, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher