Kingston, Massachusetts vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 15.8% cheaper than Kingston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,546 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is cheaper than Kingston, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
40% cheaper in Bar Harbor
than in Kingston, Massachusetts
Kingston, MA vs. Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Kingston, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower