Monroe, Connecticut vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 42.5% cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,773 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Caribou
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Monroe, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower