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


The cost of living in Chester, Connecticut is 3.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $77,483 in Chester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Connecticut is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Chester
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Chester, CT
Compared to Portland, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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