Bangor, Maine vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 90.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $95,000 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Paramus
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Bangor, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  104.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher