Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gloucester, Massachusetts is 2.0% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $45,915 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gloucester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
14% more expensive in Gloucester
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Gloucester, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Gloucester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher