Cost of Living Calculator - Bar Harbor, Maine vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 1.9% more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,931 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Bar Harbor, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Palmer
than in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, ME vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Bar Harbor, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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