Olympia, Washington vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 24.9% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,571 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bangor
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Olympia, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower