Lima, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Ohio is 10.6% cheaper than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $44,704 in Portsmouth, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Ohio is cheaper than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Portsmouth, OH
Compared to Lima, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower