Bangor, Maine vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 11.7% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,167 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Bangor, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher