Salina, Kansas vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 18.8% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,396 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Salina, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher