Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 15.0% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,539 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, 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
30% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower