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Is Bangor Base, WA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,53845% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,192about $7,183/month · 1% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 14.2 minutes. Most households rent (99%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,520 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 154 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bangor Base
$2,538
$1,892
$1,537
$1,970
$1,905

How much do households earn in Bangor Base?

Under $25k
3.1%
$25k–50k
14.6%
$50k–100k
59.8%
$100k–150k
12.4%
$150k+
9.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bangor Base

SizeBangor BaseU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,367$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,684$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,666$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bangor Base overall?

Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
126
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
93
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bangor Base, so the Washington figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bangor Base

⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bangor Base

Commute to work14.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home1.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bangor Base, WA?

Renting in Bangor Base costs a median of about $2,538 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.

How much do I need to make to live in Bangor Base?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,520 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bangor Base cheap or expensive?

Bangor Base is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.3% of the typical household income of $86,192. It ranks 154th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.

Is Bangor Base more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

6,112 people live in Bangor Base. Numbers are typical (middle) values.