Mount Desert, Maine vs. Bristol, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Virginia is 43.5% cheaper than Mount Desert, Maine.

You would need a salary of $28,228 in Bristol, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Desert, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Virginia is cheaper than Mount Desert, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bristol
than in Mount Desert, Maine
Mount Desert, ME vs. Bristol, VA
Compared to Mount Desert, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% lower
      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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower