Bangor, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.2% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $91,252 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Portland
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Bangor, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher