Paramus, New Jersey vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 47.4% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $26,316 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bangor
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Paramus, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower