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Moving from Colorado to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Colorado
103.1
Maine
97.0
Maine has 5.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Maine
78.9
Maine has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Maine
99.3
Maine has 1.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Maine
99.6
Maine has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 69% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Maine
99.4
Maine has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 40% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 44% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 8.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 39% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 7.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Maine
196
Maine has 20% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 173% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Maine
33
Maine has 55% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 17% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Colorado?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% income tax. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Maine?

Most Maine residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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