Portland, CT vs Thomaston, CT

Thomaston is moderately more affordable than Portland, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Portland scores 91 compared to 83 for Thomaston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Portland is $1,112/month compared to $957/month in Thomaston — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thomaston is more affordable at $236,900 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in Portland is $91,522 compared to $81,667 in Thomaston (+12.1%). While Portland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Portland spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Thomaston.