Sacramento, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 27.2% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $36,390 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Sacramento, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower