El Cajon, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 13.8% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $84,510 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to El Cajon, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher