Putnam, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.4% more expensive than Putnam, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,488 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Putnam, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Putnam, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Portland
than in Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Putnam, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher