What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Modesto, California?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Modesto, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Modesto, California should increase to $55,614 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MODESTO vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Modesto, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 11.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $55,614 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Modesto, California

Modesto, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Modesto, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

26.4% lower

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Modesto, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Modesto, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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