Portage Lake, Maine vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 14.5% more expensive than Portage Lake, Maine.

You would need a salary of $85,859 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage Lake, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Portage Lake, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
108% more expensive in Hartford
than in Portage Lake, Maine
Portage Lake, ME vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Portage Lake, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher