Osage, Iowa vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 23.0% more expensive than Osage, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,897 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is more expensive than Osage, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Saranac Lake
than in Osage, Iowa
Osage, IA vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Osage, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower