Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Manchester, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Jersey is 28.5% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $35,759 in Manchester, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Jersey is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Manchester
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Manchester, NJ
Compared to Portsmouth, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower