Belfast, Maine vs. Southwest Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southwest Harbor, Maine is 20.4% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,223 in Southwest Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southwest Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Southwest Harbor
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Southwest Harbor, ME
Compared to Belfast, Southwest Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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