Cost of Living Calculator - Jackson, Mississippi vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 51.0% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $113,237 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
509% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Jackson, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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