Buffalo, New York vs. Cairo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 19.3% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,339 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Cairo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Cairo, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower