Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 3.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,190 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Bangor
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Charleston, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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