Caribou, ME vs Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Caribou is moderately more affordable than Dover-Foxcroft, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Caribou scores 66 compared to 73 for Dover-Foxcroft, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dover-Foxcroft can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caribou is $696/month compared to $880/month in Dover-Foxcroft — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caribou is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $137,500.

Median household income in Caribou is $54,271 compared to $51,919 in Dover-Foxcroft (+4.5%). Caribou offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Caribou spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Dover-Foxcroft.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 41.2°F). Dover-Foxcroft receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 40.7" in Caribou.