2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Chesterfield, MO vs Portland, ME

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Is it cheaper to live in Portland or is it cheaper to live in Chesterfield?
- Portland is 20.8% more expensive than Chesterfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Portland or Chesterfield?
- Portland housing costs are 4.2% less expensive than Chesterfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chesterfield or is Health Care more affordable in Portland.
- Health related expenses are 5.4% less in Portland.
 Chesterfield, MOPortland, MEUnited States
 Overall93.1112.5100
 Food & Groceries105.6111.3100
 Health95.790.5100
 Housing155.6149.1100
 Median Home Cost$448,800$451,100$338,100
 Utilities94103100
 Transportation90.576.4100
 Miscellaneous110.0114.3100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 16 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 16 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 6 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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