Buffalo, New York vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 40.8% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,922 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, 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
121% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher