Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 63.8% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,845 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Pekin, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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