What is a pro or con of living in Saratoga Springs, New Yorkcompared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Saratoga Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Saratoga Springs, New York copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana should increase to $69,675 in Saratoga Springs, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. SARATOGA SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 39.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,675 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Saratoga Springs, NY

Compared to Lake Charles, Saratoga Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

134.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% higher

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

13.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Charles, LA vs. Saratoga Springs, NY

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