Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.8% cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $159,984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, RI vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Portsmouth, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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