Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 15.7% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $122,214 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Minneapolis, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower