Cost of Living Calculator - Scarborough, Maine vs South Toms River, New Jersey


The cost of living in South Toms River, New Jersey is 21.5% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,846 in South Toms River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Toms River, New Jersey is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in South Toms River
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs South Toms River, NJ
Compared to Scarborough, South Toms River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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