Chicago, Illinois vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 5.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,514 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Bar Harbor
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Chicago, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower