Parksley, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 15.3% more expensive than Parksley, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,465 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Parksley, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Parksley, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Parksley, Virginia
Parksley, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Parksley, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher