Columbus, Georgia vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 9.9% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $54,974 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Bangor
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Columbus, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher