Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 20.4% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,886 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bangor
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Northampton, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower