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BUFFALO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Buffalo, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
21.4%
more expensive
than Buffalo, New York.
You would need a salary of
$60,678
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
168.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.4% lower
Commute
35.3% higher
Health
16.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
17.3% higher
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