Fairfield, Iowa vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 19.6% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,308 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Fairfield, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower