Oakland, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 49.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $37,606 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Oakland, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower