Essex, Vermont vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 15.4% more expensive than Essex, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $138,537 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Essex, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Essex, Vermont
Essex, VT vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Essex, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher