What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $150,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $206,129 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 37.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $206,129 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Allentown, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

229.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

16.5% lower

Health

18.7% lower

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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