Bar Harbor, Maine vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 9.5% more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,743 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
118% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, ME vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Bar Harbor, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher