Bangor, Maine vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 36.8% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $16,414 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Modesto
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Bangor, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher