Scarborough, Maine vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 28.7% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $35,668 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Scarborough, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower