Charleston, West Virginia vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 9.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,758 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Charleston, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower