Caribou, Maine vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.5% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,742 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
171% more expensive in Detroit
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Caribou, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  171.8% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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