Stamford, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.6% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $119,127 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Portland
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Stamford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower