Bethesda, Maryland vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 31.9% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,026 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Bethesda, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher