Saranac Lake, New York vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 11.9% more expensive than Saranac Lake, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,963 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Saranac Lake, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is more expensive than Saranac Lake, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Lake Placid
than in Saranac Lake, New York
Saranac Lake, NY vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Saranac Lake, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher