Ithaca, New York vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 0.8% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,593 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
36% more expensive in Lake Placid
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Ithaca, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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