San Carlos, California vs. Scarborough, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 61.4% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $28,963 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Scarborough
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Scarborough, ME
Compared to San Carlos, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower