salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,040 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 110 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bangor?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bangor
| Size | Bangor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,099 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,272 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,781 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,683 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bangor overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bangor, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bangor
Life in Bangor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bangor?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $45 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $173,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bangor, PA?
Renting in Bangor costs a median of about $1,251 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Bangor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,040 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bangor cheap or expensive?
Bangor is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $75,577. It ranks 110th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bangor?
The median homeowner in Bangor pays $3,487 a year in property taxes, about 2.01% of the median home value.
Is Bangor more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bangor?
The median home value in Bangor is $173,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,163 people live in Bangor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.