Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Bar Harbor, Maine


The cost of living in Bar Harbor, Maine is 47.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $41,972 in Bar Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bar Harbor, Maine is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Bar Harbor
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Bar Harbor, ME
Compared to San Jose, Bar Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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