North Pole, Alaska vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 22.5% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,118 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bangor
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to North Pole, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower