Cost of Living Calculator - Scarborough, Maine vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.0% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,510 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Scarborough, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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