Standish, Maine vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 21.6% cheaper than Standish, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,824 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Standish, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bangor
than in Standish, Maine
Standish, ME vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Standish, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower