| | Portsmouth, NH | Sitka, AK | United States |
| Overall | 118.9 | 119.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.2 | 146.4 | 100 |
| Health | 83.3 | 127.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 193.3 | 142.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $644,300 | $438,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,850.0% | 10,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.8 | 59.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.4 | 137.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Portsmouth 
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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
Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best More
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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Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes More
I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of More
Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of More
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