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Bel Air town (Harford County), MD vs Buffalo, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Buffalo or is it cheaper to live in Bel Air town (Harford County)?
- Buffalo is 14.4% less expensive than Bel Air town (Harford County).

Which city has more affordable housing, Buffalo or Bel Air town (Harford County)?
- Buffalo housing costs are 52.5% less expensive than Bel Air town (Harford County) housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bel Air town (Harford County) or is Health Care more affordable in Buffalo.
- Health related expenses are 24.6% more in Buffalo.
 Bel Air town (Harford County), MDBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.1100
 Food & Groceries102.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.2100
 Housing132.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,600$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.4100
 Miscellaneous128.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bel Air Town (Harford County)    12 Reviews

Please disregard any of the kooky comments about Bel Air being generic or cookie cutter. I have lived in this county for 50 years. What was once a rural escape from  More

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Over 12 years ago

Bel Air is a nice place to live, but it is far too  More

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As a military wife, I've lived in several states. Maryland isn't the worst, and it isn't the best. There are lots of things I like about this area. It's very scenic,  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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