Caribou, ME vs Lincoln, ME

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Caribou, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Caribou scores 66 compared to 62 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caribou 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 $640/month in Lincoln — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln is more affordable at $120,200 median vs $120,300.

Median household income in Caribou is $54,271 compared to $33,750 in Lincoln (+60.8%). While Caribou is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caribou spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Lincoln.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 42.8°F). Lincoln receives more rainfall at 42.6" per year compared to 40.7" in Caribou.