Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Scarborough, Maine


The cost of living in Scarborough, Maine is 34.1% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,570 in Scarborough, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarborough, Maine is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Scarborough
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Scarborough, ME
Compared to Springfield, Scarborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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