Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 8.8% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,404 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Bangor
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Fairmont, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower