Cost of Living Calculator - Bar Harbor, Maine vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 21.2% cheaper than Bar Harbor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,110 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bar Harbor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, ME vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bar Harbor, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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