Caribou, Maine vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 11.3% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $17,801 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Bangor
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Caribou, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower