Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 20.1% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,171 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Ann Arbor, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower