Buffalo, New York vs. Niagara Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York is 9.2% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,424 in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niagara Falls, New York is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Niagara Falls
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Niagara Falls, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Niagara Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher