Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 17.3% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $66,166 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Asheville
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Portsmouth, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower