What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Clinton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Clinton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Clinton, Massachusetts should increase to $89,080 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (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.

CLINTON vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Clinton, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 18.8% more expensive than Clinton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,080 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Clinton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Clinton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Clinton, Massachusetts

Clinton, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Clinton, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Clinton, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clinton, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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