Bangor, Maine vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 11.1% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,536 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Dover
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Bangor, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher