Bar Harbor, ME vs North Windham, ME

North Windham is moderately more affordable than Bar Harbor, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bar Harbor scores 108 compared to 101 for North Windham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bar Harbor 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 $1,304/month in North Windham — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bar Harbor has cheaper rent, North Windham actually has lower median home values ($309,900 vs $479,600).

Median household income in Bar Harbor is $72,750 compared to $86,972 in North Windham (-16.4%). North Windham 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 18% in North Windham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 47.5°F). North Windham receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.7" in Bar Harbor.