Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 9.8% cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,672 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Williamsburg, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher