Maine
High tax burden · COL index 107
Wins 8 categories
Connecticut
High tax burden · COL index 114
Wins 4 categories
Property taxes are meaningfully different: Connecticut averages 1.79% annually vs Maine's 1.04%.
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What is the downfall of living in Maine?
That said, Maine isn't for everyone. Winters are long and harsh, job opportunities can be limited outside of certain industries like healthcare, education, and tourism, and access to amenities may be sparse in rural areas.
Is Maine more expensive than Connecticut?
The average home in Maine is worth $349,000, about $1,000 more than the typical Connecticut home, according to recent data from Zillow. While the difference isn't substantial, it has been years in the making and cuts against Connecticut's higher cost of living.
Why are people moving out of Connecticut?
For those moving out of Connecticut, the primary reasons were listed as job (24.4 percent), retirement (21.8 percent), family (21 percent), cost (6.7 percent), lifestyle (5.9 percent) and health (1.7 percent), the United Van Lines report shows.
Is Maine a liberal or Republican state?
At the national level, Maine is generally a Democratic Party state, although its Senate seats are often held by Republicans.