Bangor, Maine vs. Wayne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, New Jersey is 60.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $320,714 in Wayne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, New Jersey is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Wayne
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Wayne, NJ
Compared to Bangor, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher