Caribou, ME vs Pittsfield, ME

Caribou is moderately more affordable than Pittsfield, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Caribou scores 66 compared to 74 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsfield 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 $851/month in Pittsfield — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caribou is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $151,100.

Median household income in Caribou is $54,271 compared to $57,292 in Pittsfield (-5.3%). The higher salaries in Pittsfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Caribou spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Pittsfield.

Climate-wise, Pittsfield is notably warmer with an average of 45°F compared to 40.7°F in Caribou. Pittsfield receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.7" in Caribou.