Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 39.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,291 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Jersey City, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower