Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 16.7% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,667 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Albany
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher