Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 45.0% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,972 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Salisbury, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher