Buffalo, New York vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 1.5% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,972 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher