Portland, Oregon vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 3.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $51,737 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
48% more expensive in Newtown
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Portland, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher