Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 10.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,078 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bar Harbor
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Raleigh, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher