Virginia, Illinois vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 26.4% more expensive than Virginia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,214 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Virginia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Virginia, Illinois
Virginia, IL vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Virginia, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower