Cape Elizabeth, Maine vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 11.7% cheaper than Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,139 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Cape Elizabeth, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth, ME vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher