Scarborough, Maine vs. Newburyport, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newburyport, Massachusetts is 15.4% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $86,538 in Newburyport, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newburyport, Massachusetts is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Newburyport
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Newburyport, MA
Compared to Scarborough, Newburyport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher