Bangor, Maine vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 54.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $86,267 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Austin
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bangor, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher