Bangor, Maine vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 25.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,679 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Manchester
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Bangor, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher