Cost of Living Calculator - Bangor, Maine vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 59.3% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $119,466 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Bangor, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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