Scarborough, Maine vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 12.2% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,219 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mesa
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Scarborough, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower