Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 23.6% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,212 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower