Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 25.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,418 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower