Living Cost Compare
Bangor

Maine

$1,210/mo est.

vs
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$1,070/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,210 in Bangor, ME versus $1,070 in Oklahoma City, OK. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 12% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Bangor, ME, driven mainly by electricity costs.

Median household income is $58,096 in Bangor, ME and $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK — about 13% higher in Oklahoma City, OK. Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.

Bangor, ME
Oklahoma City, OK

Rent

Studio
$800
$795
+1% in Bangor, ME
1 Bedroom
$889
$882
+1% in Bangor, ME
2 Bedroom
$1,136
$1,085
+4% in Bangor, ME
3 Bedroom
$1,224
$1,356
+11% in Oklahoma City, OK

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$206,300
$215,100
+4% in Oklahoma City, OK

Income

Median Household Income
$58,096
$66,702
+15% in Oklahoma City, OK
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,960
$47,230
+2% in Bangor, ME

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
40.7 yr
35.0 yr
+5.7 yr in Bangor, ME
Homeownership
46.9%
59.1%
+12.2 pp in Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's+ (25+)
36.3%
34.0%
+2.3 pp in Bangor, ME
Avg Commute
17.0 min
22.2 min
+5.2 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
161.4
685.9
+325% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
4,259.8
2,929.1
+31% in Bangor, ME

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
44.3°F
61.5°F
+17.2°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
41.9 in
36.5 in
+5.4 in in Bangor, ME

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in Bangor, ME

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
—
$1.75

Adult base one-way fare — — vs EMBARK (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
29.6
14.3
+52% in Bangor, ME
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.62
$31.25
+1% in Bangor, ME

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.00
+7% in Bangor, ME
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.75
+9% in Bangor, ME
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$2.21
+1% in Oklahoma City, OK
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.45
+6% in Bangor, ME
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$1.90
+13% in Bangor, ME
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Bangor, ME

Average prices — Northeast vs South (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (ME / OK)
5.5%
4.5%
+1.0 pp in ME
Income Tax (top rate)
7.15%
4.50%
+2.7 pp in ME

Bangor vs Oklahoma City — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Bangor or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City, OK is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,070 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 12% below Bangor, ME's $1,210, mainly because of electricity costs.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Bangor than in Oklahoma City?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Bangor versus $35,000 in Oklahoma City.
Which has lower taxes, Bangor or Oklahoma City?
Bangor is taxed under Maine's rules (a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax); Oklahoma City under Oklahoma's (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).