Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.3% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,560 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Chicago
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower