Bangor, Maine vs. Salisbury, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Massachusetts is 45.8% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $72,917 in Salisbury, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Salisbury
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Salisbury, MA
Compared to Bangor, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher