Columbia, Missouri vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 6.5% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,771 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Bangor
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Columbia, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower