Fairfax, Virginia vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 49.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,397 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Caribou
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Fairfax, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower