Caribou, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 103.2% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $101,589 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Boston
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Caribou, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  428.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  100.9% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.2% higher