Jackson, OH vs Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Jackson, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Jackson scores 66 compared to 63 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jackson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jackson is $784/month compared to $758/month in Portsmouth — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portsmouth is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $128,300.

Median household income in Jackson is $53,609 compared to $35,319 in Portsmouth (+51.8%). While Jackson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jackson spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Portsmouth.