Bangor, Maine vs. North Pole, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 29.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,524 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in North Pole
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. North Pole, AK
Compared to Bangor, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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