Portland, Maine vs. Ridgefield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Connecticut is 45.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $252,370 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Connecticut is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Ridgefield
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Ridgefield, CT
Compared to Portland, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher