Bangor, Maine vs. Lancaster, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New Hampshire is 1.1% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,464 in Lancaster, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New Hampshire is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
22% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Lancaster, NH
Compared to Bangor, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher