Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 4.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,532 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Portland
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fort Collins, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher