Bangor, ME vs Brunswick, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bangor is 22.4% cheaper than Brunswick. With a cost index of 80 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bangor to Brunswick should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $1,019/month compared to $1,300/month in Brunswick — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bangor is more affordable at $206,300 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Bangor is $58,096 compared to $68,190 in Brunswick (-14.8%). The higher salaries in Brunswick partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Brunswick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 45.7°F). Brunswick receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 41.7" in Bangor.