Bangor, Maine vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 141.9% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $120,952 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Brookline
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Bangor, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.9% higher
      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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher