Galveston, Texas vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 5.5% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,225 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Galveston, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower