Buffalo, New York vs. Cranston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cranston, Rhode Island is 25.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,924 in Cranston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cranston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Cranston
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Cranston, RI
Compared to Buffalo, Cranston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.1% higher