Foster, Rhode Island vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 25.4% cheaper than Foster, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $37,310 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Foster, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Foster, Rhode Island
Foster, RI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Foster, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower