Paola, Kansas vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 19.3% cheaper than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,817 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Caribou
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Paola, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower