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Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 23.0% more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $221,429 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Boston
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, RI vs Boston, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Boston is:
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  23.0% higher
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  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
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  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
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  Personal
  17.7% higher
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