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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 13.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,511 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Portland
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs Portland, ME
Compared to Shelton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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