Plainville, Massachusetts vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 33.9% cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,045 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bangor
than in Plainville, Massachusetts
Plainville, MA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Plainville, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower