New Haven, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.1% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $95,460 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Portland
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to New Haven, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower