Bellingham, Washington vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 28.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,917 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Bellingham, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower