Caribou, Maine vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 20.3% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,132 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Caribou, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher