What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshirecompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $65,944 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 31.9% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,944 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Portsmouth, NH

Compared to Traverse City, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.7% higher

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Traverse City, MI vs. Portsmouth, NH

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