Seattle, Washington vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 55.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,746 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Caribou
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Seattle, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  52.3% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower