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


The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 1.8% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,086 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Bar Harbor
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to Palmer, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.