Living Cost Compare
Bangor

Maine

$1,210/mo est.

vs
Overland Park

Kansas

$1,410/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 $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Bangor, ME is roughly 14% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $58,096 in Bangor, ME and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 44% higher in Overland Park, KS. Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Bangor, ME
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$800
$1,270
+59% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$889
$1,224
+38% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,136
$1,589
+40% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,224
$1,828
+49% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$206,300
$384,400
+86% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$58,096
$103,838
+79% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,960
$50,820
+6% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
40.7 yr
38.6 yr
+2.1 yr in Bangor, ME
Homeownership
46.9%
61.5%
+14.6 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
36.3%
62.9%
+26.6 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
17.0 min
19.9 min
+2.9 min in Overland Park, KS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
161.4
188.4
+17% in Overland Park, KS
Property Crime
4,259.8
1,790.5
+58% 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
55.2°F
+10.9°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
41.9 in
40.0 in
+1.9 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).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
29.6
15.7
+47% in Bangor, ME
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.62
$25.12
+21% in Bangor, ME

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.31
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.66
+14% in Bangor, ME
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.77
+2% in Bangor, ME
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$2.10
+4% in Bangor, ME
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Bangor, ME

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (ME / KS)
5.5%
6.5%
+1.0 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
7.15%
5.58%
+1.6 pp in ME

Bangor vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Bangor or Overland Park?
Bangor, ME is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,210 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 14% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Bangor than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Bangor versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Bangor or Overland Park?
Bangor is taxed under Maine's rules (a top state income tax rate of 7.15% and a 5.5% state sales tax); Overland Park under Kansas's (a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% 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).