Joplin, Missouri vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 12.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $202,681 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bangor
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Joplin, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher