South River, New Jersey vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 29.9% cheaper than South River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,082 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South River, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than South River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bangor
than in South River, New Jersey
South River, NJ vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to South River, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower