Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 25.4% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,550 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Arlington, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower