Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 2.0% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,003 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
12% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Gloucester, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher