Portland, Maine vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 14.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $159,893 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Denver
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Portland, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower