Binghamton, New York vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 31.7% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $164,659 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Binghamton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, NY vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Binghamton, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher