Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.3% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $50,798 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Arcata
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower