What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Bangor, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 247% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Bangor, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Bangor, Maine should increase to $99,881 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BANGOR vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bangor, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 99.8% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $99,881 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bangor, Maine

Bangor, ME vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Bangor, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

99.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

390.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.6% lower

Commute

99.6% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bangor, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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