Manhattan, Kansas vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 1.5% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $83,705 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Bangor
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Manhattan, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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