North Chicago, Illinois vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 15.0% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,497 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to North Chicago, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower