Bangor, Maine vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 44.8% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,962 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Bangor, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher