Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 28.3% cheaper than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,725 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Northborough, Massachusetts
Northborough, MA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Northborough, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower