Big Rapids, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 18.6% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,180 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Big Rapids, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower