Buffalo, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 89.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $151,684 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Seattle
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Buffalo, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  737.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher