Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 58.7% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $20,669 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Bangor
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Brookline, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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