Portland, Maine vs. Simsbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simsbury, Connecticut is 4.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,552 in Simsbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simsbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Simsbury
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Simsbury, CT
Compared to Portland, Simsbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher