Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 43.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,339 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Scarborough
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Santa Barbara, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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