2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Smith River, CA vs Saratoga, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Saratoga or is it cheaper to live in Smith River?
- Saratoga is 147.6% more expensive than Smith River.

Which city has more affordable housing, Saratoga or Smith River?
- Saratoga housing costs are 821.8% more expensive than Smith River housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Smith River or is Health Care more affordable in Saratoga.
- Health related expenses are 9.6% less in Saratoga.
 Smith River, CASaratoga, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock231.0100
 Food & Groceries100.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing121.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$3,377,700$338,100
 Utilities70  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock148.1100
 Miscellaneous109.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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Reviews for Saratoga    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Over 19 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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