Bangor, Maine vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 47.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $92,625 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Bangor, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher