Cost of Living in Caribou, ME
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
80.6
100 = national avg
-19.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$35,454
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$83,801
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing72.5
Food91.5
Transportation71.8
Healthcare93.2
Utilities89.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$949
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,224
per month
The overall cost of living index in Caribou is 80.6, which is 19.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 72.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,454 per year to cover basic expenses.