Gardiner, Maine vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 31.9% more expensive than Gardiner, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,965 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardiner, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Gardiner, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Bar Harbor
than in Gardiner, Maine
Gardiner, ME vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Gardiner, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher