Bangor, Maine vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 22.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,190 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Hershey
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Bangor, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher