Cost of Living Calculator - Bangor, Maine vs Jersey City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 71.9% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $128,951 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs Jersey_City, NJ
Compared to Bangor, Jersey_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  123.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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