Washington, District of Columbia vs. Mount Desert, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Desert, Maine is 9.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $45,518 in Mount Desert, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Desert, Maine is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Mount Desert
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Mount Desert, ME
Compared to Washington, Mount Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower