Portland, Maine vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 24.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $30,027 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bangor
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Portland, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower