Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 53.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,740 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher