Auburn, ME vs Bangor, ME

Auburn, ME vs Bangor, ME: What the data shows

Auburn, ME is in Auburn, ME while Bangor, ME is in Bangor, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Bangor, ME is the more affordable option at $212,000 median — $15,300 less than Auburn, ME's $227,300. WYLT rates Auburn, ME as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Bangor, ME as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Auburn, ME has the stronger safety profile of the two. Auburn, ME has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Bangor, ME has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Auburn, ME has Low flood risk and Bangor, ME has Low flood risk.

Auburn, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Auburn, ME scores 8/100 (car-dependent) versus Bangor, ME's 7/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bangor, ME has the higher school rating — Auburn, ME rates 6.4/10 and Bangor, ME rates 6.5/10.