Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Romulus, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Romulus, Michigan is 1.0% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,254 in Romulus, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Romulus, Michigan is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Romulus
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Romulus, MI
Compared to Portsmouth, Romulus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower