Cost of Living in Bangor, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
103.0
100 = national avg
+3.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$45,327
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$107,137
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing111.6
Food98.6
Transportation97.1
Healthcare98.9
Utilities101.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,341
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,634
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bangor is 103.0, which is 3.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,327 per year to cover basic expenses.