Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Portsmouth, Virginia


The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 39.6% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $45,310 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Carson, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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