Buffalo, New York vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 5.1% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,458 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Bangor
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Buffalo, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher