Bangor, Maine vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 8.1% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $41,817 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Bangor, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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