Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 29.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,740 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Caribou
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Chicago, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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