Fort Kent, Maine vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 7.4% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $53,708 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Bangor
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Fort Kent, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher