Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 26.6% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,023 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bangor
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Lowell, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower