Buffalo, New York vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 12.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $1,084 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Munster
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Buffalo, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher