Soldotna, Alaska vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 26.8% cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,579 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Caribou
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Soldotna, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower