Chicago, Illinois vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 21.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,324 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Bangor
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Chicago, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
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  Personal
  10.4% lower
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