Murphy, North Carolina vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 8.6% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,322 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Murphy, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher