Buffalo, New York vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 8.1% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,932 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher