Lake George, New York vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 7.8% cheaper than Lake George, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,125 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake George, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Lake George, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Lake George, New York
Lake George, NY vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Lake George, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower