Scarborough, Maine vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 124.7% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $112,348 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Scarborough, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher