Fort Belvoir, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 40.0% cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,987 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Fort Belvoir, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Fort Belvoir, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower