What is a pro or con of living in Saratoga Springs, New Yorkcompared to Albany, New York?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Saratoga Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Saratoga Springs, New York copmared to Albany, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Albany, New York should increase to $60,000 in Saratoga Springs, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBANY vs. SARATOGA SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, New York vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 20.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Albany, New York

Albany, NY vs. Saratoga Springs, NY

Compared to Albany, Saratoga Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

90.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% lower

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

0.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Albany, New York vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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