Lacey, Washington vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 16.0% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,762 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Lacey, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher