Caribou, ME vs Norway, ME

Caribou, ME and Norway, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Caribou scores 66 while Norway scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caribou is $696/month compared to $758/month in Norway — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caribou is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $121,200.

Median household income in Caribou is $54,271 compared to $41,370 in Norway (+31.2%). 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 22% in Norway.

Climate-wise, Norway is notably warmer with an average of 44.7°F compared to 40.7°F in Caribou. Norway receives more rainfall at 46.9" per year compared to 40.7" in Caribou.