Bangor, Maine vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 108.2% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $229,036 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Bangor, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  446.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher