What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

A salary of $33,280 in Portsmouth, Virginia should increase to $55,381 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 66.4% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,381 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia 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 Washington
than in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Portsmouth, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

263.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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