Urbana, Illinois vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 13.9% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,950 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Urbana, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower