What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Berlin, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 291% more expensive in Portsmouth.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Berlin, New Hampshire should increase to $90,510 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.

BERLIN vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Berlin, New Hampshire vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 81.0% more expensive than Berlin, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $90,510 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Berlin, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Berlin, New Hampshire

Berlin, NH vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Berlin, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

468.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

31.3% higher

Health

2.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.3% higher

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Berlin, New Hampshire vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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