Lansing, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 12.6% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,298 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Lansing, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower