Lorain, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 27.6% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,822 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Lorain, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher