What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $51,867 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 3.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,867 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Bellingham, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

70.0% higher

Commute

2.2% higher

Health

14.3% lower

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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