Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Portsmouth, New Hampshire


The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 39.1% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $30,429 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Alameda, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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