What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 0% cheaper in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $85,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $72,131 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (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.

WASHINGTON vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 15.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $72,131 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Washington, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

38.1% lower

Health

12.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Portsmouth, NH

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