Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 61.8% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $121,329 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Scranton, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher