Bangor, Maine vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 28.7% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $334,595 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Providence
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Bangor, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher