Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.0% cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $199,988 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Portland
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Norwalk, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower