Marietta, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 17.1% more expensive than Marietta, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $87,807 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Marietta, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Marietta, Ohio
Marietta, OH vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Marietta, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher