Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 27.9% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,069 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Arlington, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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