Denver, Colorado vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,789 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Portland
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Denver, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher