Bangor, Maine vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 30.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,179 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Sonora
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Bangor, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher