Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 13.0% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,523 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bangor
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Wilmington, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower