Scarborough, Maine vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 19.7% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,162 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Banner Elk
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Scarborough, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% lower
      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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower