Tacoma, Washington vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 8.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,153 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Tacoma, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.8% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower