Buffalo, New York vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 68.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $168,023 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  605.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher