Thornton, Colorado vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $227,624 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Portland
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Thornton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher