Chester, Vermont vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 12.9% cheaper than Chester, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $43,568 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Chester, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bangor
than in Chester, Vermont
Chester, VT vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Chester, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower