Boston, Massachusetts vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 24.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,332 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Saratoga Springs
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Boston, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower