Taunton, Massachusetts vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 12.5% more expensive than Taunton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,239 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Taunton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, MA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Taunton, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher