Rochester, New York vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 1.0% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,481 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bangor
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Rochester, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower