Houston, Texas vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 18.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,304 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Bar Harbor
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Houston, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher