Caribou, Maine vs. Auburn, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Maine is 18.0% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,007 in Auburn, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Maine is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Auburn
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Auburn, ME
Compared to Caribou, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher