Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 3.7% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,128 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bangor
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Iowa City, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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