Cost of Living Calculator - Burlington, Iowa vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 79.8% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,825 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
418% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Burlington, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  622.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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