West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $251,389 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower