Darien, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 55.6% cheaper than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $22,220 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Portland
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Darien, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower