Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 48.1% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,033 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher