Oakland, California vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 52.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $23,796 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Bangor
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Oakland, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower