Machias, Maine vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 69.9% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $84,973 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Machias, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher