Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Madison Heights, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison Heights, Virginia is 10.8% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,796 in Madison Heights, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Virginia is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Madison Heights
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Madison Heights, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower