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BOSTON vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Buffalo, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is
42.3%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$28,846
in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Boston, Buffalo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
11.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
85.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.3% lower
Commute
22.3% lower
Health
17.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
29.1% lower
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