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


The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 3.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $72,721 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Hamden
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Hamden, CT
Compared to Portland, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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