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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bangor, ME vs Laconia, NH

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Are people in Laconia older or younger than people in Bangor?
- The Median Age in Laconia is 4.1 years older than in Bangor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laconia or Bangor?
- Laconia housing costs are 48.0% more expensive than Bangor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laconia or Bangor?
- The average commute for residents of Laconia is 6.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bangor.

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

 Bangor, MELaconia, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,786329,725,481
 Median Income$49,652  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews
Denise · Bangor, ME
Best place I've ever lived
Over 6 years ago

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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Chase · Bangor, ME
A Very Sad Place With A Negative Outlook.
Over 6 years ago

I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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d · Bangor, ME
BANGOR MAINE ATROCIOUS
Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews
Heidi · Wilton, ME
Lots to do in this expensive area!
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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A · Laconia, NH
Great place to live and work!
Over 3 years ago

Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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