Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 8.4% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $270,931 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Portsmouth, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower