Portland, Maine vs. Bristol, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Connecticut is 8.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,870 in Bristol, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Connecticut is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bristol
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bristol, CT
Compared to Portland, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher