Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 40.6% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,553 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Newton, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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