Bar Harbor, ME vs Kittery, ME

Bar Harbor is moderately more affordable than Kittery, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bar Harbor scores 108 compared to 114 for Kittery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kittery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bar Harbor is $1,084/month compared to $1,431/month in Kittery — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bar Harbor has cheaper rent, Kittery actually has lower median home values ($421,400 vs $479,600).

Median household income in Bar Harbor is $72,750 compared to $71,574 in Kittery (+1.6%). Bar Harbor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bar Harbor spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Kittery.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 46.9°F). Kittery receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 41.7" in Bar Harbor.