Chicago, Illinois vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 7.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,911 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Chicago, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher