Fairmont, Minnesota vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 5.4% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,723 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Caribou
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Fairmont, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower