Portland, Maine vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 4.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,945 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, 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 West Haven
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. West Haven, CT
Compared to Portland, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher