Salinas, California vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 19.7% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $40,142 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Bar Harbor
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Salinas, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower