Urbandale, Iowa vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 7.9% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,079 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bangor
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Urbandale, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher