Rochester, New York vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 17.3% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $126,692 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Lake Placid
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Rochester, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower