Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 16.7% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $41,667 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bangor
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Valparaiso, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower