Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 11.5% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,727 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Spartanburg, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower