Palm Springs, California vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 37.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $53,363 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Bangor
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Palm Springs, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower