Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, California vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 10.2% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $44,909 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Fair Oaks, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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