Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Connecticut vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.7% cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,968 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Portland
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs Portland, ME
Compared to Monroe, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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