South El Monte, California vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 47.2% cheaper than South El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $26,399 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than South El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Caribou
than in South El Monte, California
South_El_Monte, CA vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to South_El_Monte, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  58.9% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower