Lanham, Maryland vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 257.2% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $357,238 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
778% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Lanham, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  257.2% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  747.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower