What is a pro or con of living in Ballston Spa, New Yorkcompared to Groton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Ballston Spa.

What salary do I need to live in Ballston Spa, New York copmared to Groton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $175,000 in Groton, Massachusetts could decrease to $126,711 in Ballston Spa, 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.

GROTON vs. BALLSTON SPA
Cost of Living Comparison

Groton, Massachusetts vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston Spa, New York is 27.6% cheaper than Groton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $126,711 in Ballston Spa, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ballston Spa, New York is cheaper than Groton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ballston Spa
than in Groton, Massachusetts

Groton, MA vs. Ballston Spa, NY

Compared to Groton, Ballston Spa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

16.9% lower

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Groton, Massachusetts vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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