What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Palo Alto, California?

Median Home Cost is 79% cheaper in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Palo Alto, California?

A salary of $0 in Palo Alto, California could decrease to $0 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.

PALO ALTO vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Palo Alto, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 70.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Palo Alto, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.8% higher

Commute

40.4% lower

Health

22.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Palo Alto, California vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Palo Alto, CA vs. Portsmouth, NH

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