Buffalo, New York vs. Big Lake, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Alaska is 20.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,281 in Big Lake, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Alaska is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
159% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Big Lake, AK
Compared to Buffalo, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher