Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 5.5% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,866 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bangor
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Bangor, ME
Compared to West Des Moines, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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