Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 17.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $176,429 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Philadelphia, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower