Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 6.7% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,008 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bangor
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Amherst, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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