Cost of Living Calculator - Scarborough, Maine vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 59.1% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $119,343 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Scarborough, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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