Bangor, Maine vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 11.4% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,286 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Bangor, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower