Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 41.2% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,838 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Portsmouth, NH
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Portsmouth, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher