Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.8% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $87,202 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Washington
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Portsmouth, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower