Salem, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 45.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,169 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Salem, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher