What is a pro or con of living in Bar Harbor, Mainecompared to Port Townsend, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Bar Harbor.

What salary do I need to live in Bar Harbor, Maine copmared to Port Townsend, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Townsend, Washington should increase to $51,507 in Bar Harbor, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT TOWNSEND vs. BAR HARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Townsend, Washington vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 3.0% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,507 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Bar Harbor
than in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, WA vs. Bar Harbor, ME

Compared to Port Townsend, Bar Harbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

55.8% higher

Commute

14.5% lower

Health

31.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

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Port Townsend, Washington vs. Bar Harbor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Townsend, WA vs. Bar Harbor, ME

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