Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 6.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,424 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Milwaukee, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher