Cost of Living in Bangor, ME
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.3
100 = national avg
+0.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,126
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,297
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing114.2
Food94.4
Transportation88.8
Healthcare95.5
Utilities99.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,061
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,392
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bangor is 100.3, which is 0.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 114.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,126 per year to cover basic expenses.