Joliet, Illinois vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 46.8% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $110,137 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Joliet, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher