What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Islandcompared to Newburyport, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island copmared to Newburyport, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Newburyport, Massachusetts could decrease to $65,632 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (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.

NEWBURYPORT vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Newburyport, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 12.5% cheaper than Newburyport, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,632 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is cheaper than Newburyport, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Newburyport, MA vs. Portsmouth, RI

Compared to Newburyport, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Newburyport, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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