What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 215% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $75,621 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.

COLUMBIA vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 51.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,621 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Columbia, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

27.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Portsmouth, NH

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