Howard, South Dakota vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 5.9% more expensive than Howard, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,418 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Howard, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is more expensive than Howard, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Caribou
than in Howard, South Dakota
Howard, SD vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Howard, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower