What is a pro or con of living in Monterey Park, Californiacompared to Bangor, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 264% more expensive in Monterey Park.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey Park, California copmared to Bangor, Maine?

A salary of $125,000 in Bangor, Maine should increase to $240,327 in Monterey Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BANGOR vs. MONTEREY PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Bangor, Maine vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 92.3% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $240,327 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Bangor, Maine

Bangor, ME vs. Monterey Park, CA

Compared to Bangor, Monterey Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

361.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

131.6% higher

Health

14.2% lower

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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