Saranac Lake, NY Cost of Living


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United States / New York / No Metro Area / Franklin County / Saranac Lake / Zip Codes

Saranac Lake cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
35.8% lower
than the New York average
Saranac Lake, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 35.8% lower than the average for New York.

Saranac Lake, NY

Housing costs in Saranac Lake?
A typical home costs $273,700, which is 19.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Saranac Lake costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 145.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Saranac Lake?
To live comfortably in Saranac Lake, New York, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Saranac Lake?
Saranac Lake, NY has a very reasonable cost of living. The median home value is around $170,000, and the median rent is around $850 per month. The utilities are fairly inexpensive as well, averaging about $200 per month. Groceries and dining out also remain relatively affordable in this area. With its great schools, outdoor activities, and thriving businesses, Saranac Lake is an ideal place to live for those looking to enjoy all the benefits of a small town community without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSaranac LakeNew YorkUnited States
  78.0121.5100.0
  106103.8100
  109.6120.7100.0
  75.2127.9100.0
  $273,700$413,600$338,100
  107.6%115.9%100.0%
  69.0140.7100.0
  106.8121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Saranac Lake is small but great. Great people, decent shopping, with good housing, it's great place to live, if you love the outdoors. It's cold....really cold in the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Saranac Lake is not only chilly but a great place to live. Dr. E.L. Trudeau knew what he was doing when he took a breath of this cold, crisp air way  More

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Small time living in a pristine environment of the Adirondack Park. Year-round theatre, good school system, postsecondary education, world-class research institution  More

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