Belmont, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 38.0% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,019 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Belmont, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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