Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 4.7% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $477 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Bangor
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Harrisburg, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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