Dedham, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Connecticut is 26.8% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,602 in Portland, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Connecticut is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. Portland, CT
Compared to Dedham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower