Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 31.1% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,473 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Ridgefield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower