Bon Air, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 9.0% cheaper than Bon Air, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,477 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bon Air, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Bon Air, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Bon Air, Virginia
Bon Air, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Bon Air, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower