What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Kenai, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Kenai, Alaska?

A salary of $50,000 in Kenai, Alaska should increase to $63,964 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.

KENAI vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Kenai, Alaska vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 27.9% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,964 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Kenai, Alaska

Kenai, AK vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Kenai, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

7.3% higher

Health

35.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% lower

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Kenai, Alaska vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kenai, AK vs. Portsmouth, NH

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