Washington, District of Columbia vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 23.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $75,355 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Saratoga Springs
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Washington, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher