State College, Pennsylvania vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 15.3% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,669 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to State College, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher