Seattle, Washington vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 41.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,082 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Seattle, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.8% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower