Palmdale, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 32.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $74 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Palmdale, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower