Townsend, Massachusetts vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 28.5% cheaper than Townsend, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,745 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Townsend, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bangor
than in Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend, MA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Townsend, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower