Binghamton, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 18.5% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $88,855 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Binghamton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Binghamton, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower