Salem, Oregon vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 14.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,867 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Salem, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher