Shelby, Montana vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 20.3% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $60,138 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Saranac Lake
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Shelby, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower