Portland, Maine vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 2.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $22,472 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Bridgeport
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Portland, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher