Watertown, New York vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston Spa, New York is 34.3% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,576 in Ballston Spa, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballston Spa, New York is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Ballston Spa
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Ballston Spa, NY
Compared to Watertown, Ballston Spa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher