Bangor, PA vs Dunmore, PA

Dunmore is moderately more affordable than Bangor, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Bangor scores 80 compared to 76 for Dunmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bangor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $1,049/month compared to $923/month in Dunmore — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunmore has cheaper rent, Bangor actually has lower median home values ($167,100 vs $186,900).

Median household income in Bangor is $63,542 compared to $75,632 in Dunmore (-16%). Dunmore offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Dunmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 51.3°F). Bangor receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 38.7" in Dunmore.