Buffalo, New York vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 39.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,774 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Buffalo, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% higher
      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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher