Bangor, ME Cost of Living


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Bangor cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Maine average
Bangor, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 11.6% higher than the average for Maine.

Bangor, ME

Housing costs in Bangor?
A typical home costs $237,200, which is 29.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.0% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bangor costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Bangor?
To live comfortably in Bangor, Maine, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bangor?
Bangor, ME has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities. This is because the housing market is fairly affordable, with most apartments and homes renting for under $1,000 per month or costing an average of $200,000-$300,000 to purchase. The average grocery bill in Bangor comes in around $100-150 a week for a family of four. Utility costs are also lower than average due to the cooler climate. Other services such as transportation tend to be slightly more expensive due to the city's rural location and lack of public transportation options. In total, Bangor offers residents a great quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBangorMaineUnited States
  85.797.0100.0
  105.3107.1100
  101.096.5100.0
  68.1103.4100.0
  $237,200$334,000$338,100
  106.8%103.6%100.0%
  68.979.2100.0
  87.892.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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