Olympia, Washington vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 20.9% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,761 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Olympia, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower