Whitefish, Montana vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 23.6% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $38,215 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Whitefish, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower