Manchester, New Jersey vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 8.1% cheaper than Manchester, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,952 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Manchester, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Bangor
than in Manchester, New Jersey
Manchester, NJ vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Manchester, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower