2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Portsmouth, NH vs Chapel Hill, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Chapel Hill or is it cheaper to live in Portsmouth?
- Chapel Hill is 9.3% less expensive than Portsmouth.

Which city has more affordable housing, Chapel Hill or Portsmouth?
- Chapel Hill housing costs are 18.5% less expensive than Portsmouth housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Portsmouth or is Health Care more affordable in Chapel Hill.
- Health related expenses are 23.0% more in Chapel Hill.
 Portsmouth, NHChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Overall118.9107.8100
 Food & Groceries109.2103.9100
 Health83.3102.5100
 Housing193.3157.5100
 Median Home Cost$644,300$550,100$338,100
 Utilities11,850.0%10,100.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation83.882.6100
 Miscellaneous136.4113.3100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 15 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 17 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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