New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 10.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,537 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to New Orleans, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher