Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 24.8% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $75,196 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Richmond
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower