Columbia, Maryland vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 2.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $181,090 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Saratoga Springs
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Columbia, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower