Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 43.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,768 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Caribou
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Portland, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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