Augusta, Maine vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 1.3% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,663 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Bangor
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Augusta, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower