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


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 14.2% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $85,685 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Providence, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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