What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 0% cheaper in Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo, New York copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $42,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $35,400 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 15.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,400 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Buffalo, NY

Compared to Philadelphia, Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% lower

Commute

27.8% lower

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Buffalo, NY

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