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RALEIGH vs. BUFFALO
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is
13.6%
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$172,847
in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Raleigh, Buffalo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.6% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% higher
Commute
15.6% higher
Health
11.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.7% lower
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