Federal Way, Washington vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 35.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,539 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Federal Way, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower