Manchester, New Jersey vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 1.0% cheaper than Manchester, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $49,508 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Manchester, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Manchester, New Jersey
Manchester, NJ vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Manchester, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower