Sacramento, California vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 30.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $34,539 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bangor
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Sacramento, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower