Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 20.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,597 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Caribou
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Houston, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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