| | Baltimore, MD | Buffalo, NY | United States |
| Overall | 92.6 | 92.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 98.5 | 100 |
| Health | 84.6 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 60.2 | 62.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $180,200 | $204,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,730.0% | 10,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.4 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.7 | 130.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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