Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 1.0% cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $49,520 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, RI vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Portsmouth, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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