Cost of Living Calculator - Penobscot, Maine vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 11.4% cheaper than Penobscot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,304 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Penobscot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Penobscot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bangor
than in Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot, ME vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Penobscot, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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