Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 23.7% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,859 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Chesapeake, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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