Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.5% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $165,540 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Boston
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher