Portsmouth, Virginia vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 10.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,249 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in United States
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower