Tampa, Florida vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 12.7% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Tampa, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher