| | Saratoga Springs, NY | Alexandria, VA | United States |
| Overall | 105.5 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.3 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Health | 116.0 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 146.5 | 200.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $478,200 | $590,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,340.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.7 | 128.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 154.5 | 143.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Saratoga Springs 
22 Reviews
I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the More
I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and More
Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near More
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Reviews for Alexandria 
49 Reviews
Old Town Alexandria is a charming port city, with lovely historic homes, fun restaurants and sweet shops. Its easy proximity to the hustle and bustle of DC offer More
Alexandria is different depending on what part of it you are in. There is a huge strata of rich and poor, with a few middle class neighborhoods in between. Old town is More
The mailing address in this area is Alexandria, or Engleside. Either way, it's SE Fairfax County between Fort Belvoir and Mount Vernon. The neighborhood has been here More
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