What is a pro or con of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Islandcompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Portsmouth.

What salary do I need to live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $65,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $78,466 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. PORTSMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 20.7% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,466 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Portsmouth, RI

Compared to Virginia Beach, Portsmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.4% higher

Commute

0.3% higher

Health

16.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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