Bangor, Maine vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.5% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,167 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bangor, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower