Columbia, Maryland vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 26.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,283 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Columbia, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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