San Francisco, California vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 53.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $104,016 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Bar Harbor
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to San Francisco, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower