Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,575 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Portsmouth, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower