Niagara Falls, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 10.1% more expensive than Niagara Falls, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,045 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Niagara Falls, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Niagara Falls, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Niagara Falls, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower