Montpelier, Vermont vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 15.8% cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $70,281 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bangor
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Montpelier, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower