Clinton, Mississippi vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 7.4% more expensive than Clinton, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $53,677 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clinton, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Clinton, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Clinton, Mississippi
Clinton, MS vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Clinton, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher