Tacoma, Washington vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 4.7% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,331 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Tacoma, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.5% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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