What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, Virginiacompared to Springfield, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, Virginia copmared to Springfield, Ohio?

A salary of $84,000 in Springfield, Ohio should increase to $100,158 in Portsmouth, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 19.2% more expensive than Springfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $100,158 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Springfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Springfield, Ohio

Springfield, OH vs. Portsmouth, VA

Compared to Springfield, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

9.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, OH vs. Portsmouth, VA

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