Buffalo, New York vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 10.3% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,141 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lake Placid
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher