What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to Mountain View, California?

Median Home Cost is 88% cheaper in Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo, New York copmared to Mountain View, California?

A salary of $84,000 in Mountain View, California could decrease to $26,664 in Buffalo, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain View, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 68.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $26,664 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Mountain View, California

Mountain View, CA vs. Buffalo, NY

Compared to Mountain View, Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

95.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.9% higher

Commute

26.1% lower

Health

2.3% lower

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Personal

11.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Mountain View, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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