Preston, Maryland vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 46.2% more expensive than Preston, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $109,668 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Preston, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Preston, Maryland
Preston, MD vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Preston, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher