Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 26.2% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $131,266 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Bedford
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs Bedford, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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