Scarborough, Maine vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 36.5% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $102,389 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in New York
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. New York, NY
Compared to Scarborough, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  138.6% higher
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher