Monterey Park, California vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 48.0% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $20,805 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Bangor
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Monterey Park, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower