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Cost of Living in Portsmouth, VA

Population: 97,299 | Virginia

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Portsmouth is 9% less expensive than the national average.

96
Housing
75
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$58,972
vs US Median ($75,149)
-22%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,266/mo
Median Home Value
$229,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,312/mo

Everyday Prices in Portsmouth

BLS Average Prices for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

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