Tampa, Florida vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 27.2% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,403 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Caribou
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Tampa, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower