Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 26.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,515 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Caribou
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Fairbanks, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower