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Bangor, ME vs Rutland, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in Rutland or is it cheaper to live in Bangor?
- Rutland is 5.1% more expensive than Bangor.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rutland or Bangor?
- Rutland housing costs are 5.4% more expensive than Bangor housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bangor or is Health Care more affordable in Rutland.
- Health related expenses are 26.9% more in Rutland.
 Bangor, MERutland, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.1100
 Food & Groceries105.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock128.2100
 Housing68.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$208,800$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.3100
 Miscellaneous87.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

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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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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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 Rutland    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Rutland provides so many community opportunities, a rich outdoor activity selection, amazing school system and a community that believes in supporting and enriching our  More

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Rutland is not a great place to live, unless you have alot of money and dont want to do  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been here five years so far (2002-2007)and have found that snow in the low lying areas is rarely too much (more than 4" sticking)at any one time and when it does  More

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