Portland, Maine vs. Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut is 16.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,378 in Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Hartford
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Hartford, CT
Compared to Portland, Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher