Cost of living comparison
compared to
Saratoga Springs vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Saratoga Springs is 3.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.8% less in Saratoga Springs
- Groceries
-
pay 11.8% more in Saratoga Springs
- Transportation
-
pay 1.2% more in Saratoga Springs
- Housing
-
pay 14.0% more in Saratoga Springs
- Childcare
-
pay 15.1% more in Saratoga Springs
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.7% more in Saratoga Springs
- Clothing
-
pay 6.4% less in Saratoga Springs
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Saratoga Springs are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants and clothing are lower in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saratoga Springs instead of United States, you would:
pay 13.8% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$8.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.13
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.74
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of restaurants
pay 11.8% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$9.53
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.25
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$3.72
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$10.75
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.73
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.64
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$1.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$3.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of groceries
pay 1.2% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$3.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$34,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$18.35
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of transportation
pay 14.0% more for housing
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$66.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$2,509.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,574.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$147.84
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of housing
pay 15.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,400.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$30,000.00
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of childcare
pay 4.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$4.11
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$13.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$60.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$15.00
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 6.4% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Saratoga Springs
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$34.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$86.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$114.33
|
|
United States vs. Saratoga Springs - Cost of clothing
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