Cost of Living Calculator - Scarborough, Maine vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 64.8% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $123,583 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Scarborough, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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