Biddeford, Maine vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 21.7% more expensive than Biddeford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,857 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Biddeford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Biddeford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Biddeford, Maine
Biddeford, ME vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Biddeford, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher