Schenectady, New York vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 24.5% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $124,516 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Schenectady, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher