What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Islandcompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $62,538 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (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.

CHARLOTTE vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 25.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,538 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Portsmouth, RI

Compared to Charlotte, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% higher

Commute

0.6% higher

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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