Buffalo, New York vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 15.9% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $71,458 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama 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 Fort Payne
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Buffalo, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher