What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $95,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $115,081 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.

NORTHAMPTON vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 21.1% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $115,081 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Northampton, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

3.0% lower

Health

6.9% lower

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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