Anchorage, Alaska vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 23.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,147 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Anchorage, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% lower
      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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% lower