Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Berwick, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berwick, Maine is 18.2% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $61,326 in Berwick, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berwick, Maine is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Berwick
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Berwick, ME
Compared to Portsmouth, Berwick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower