Buffalo, New York vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.4% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,220 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Columbus
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Buffalo, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher