Scarborough, Maine vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 19.2% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,405 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Scarborough, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower