Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.1% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,440 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Portland
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Waterbury, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower