Portland, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.6% more expensive than Portland, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $105,566 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Portland, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Portland, ME
than in Portland, Connecticut
Portland, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Portland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower