Buffalo, New York vs. Polk, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polk, Wisconsin is 23.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,288 in Polk, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polk, Wisconsin is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Polk
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Polk, WI
Compared to Buffalo, Polk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher