Buffalo, New York vs. Cortland, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortland, New York is 11.5% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,356 in Cortland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortland, New York is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cortland
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Cortland, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Cortland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher