Cost of Living Calculator - Wainwright, Alaska vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 16.7% cheaper than Wainwright, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,667 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wainwright, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Wainwright, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
58% cheaper in Bangor
than in Wainwright, Alaska
Wainwright, AK vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Wainwright, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% lower

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