Bangor vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
Bangor is 8% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $774/mo vs $834/mo in El Centro — saving $720/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Bangor | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $510 | $556 | $46 |
| 1 Bedroom | $653 | $706 | $53 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $774 | $834 | $60 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $996 | $1,056 | $60 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,108 | $1,186 | $78 |
| Median Income | $53,743 | $50,743 | $3,000 |
Bangor
- Studio
- $510/mo
- 1 BR
- $653/mo
- 2 BR
- $774/mo
- 3 BR
- $996/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,108/mo
- Median Income
- $53,743/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bangor or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
Bangor is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $774/mo vs $834/mo in El Centro. That's $60/mo or $720/year more expensive in El Centro (8% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Bangor vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bangor is $774/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Bangor and El Centro?
The median household income in Bangor is $53,743/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. Bangor has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Bangor vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Bangor is $510/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.