Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 26.3% cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $36,874 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bangor
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Smithfield, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower