Buffalo, New York vs. Flint, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 19.4% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,282 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Flint
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Flint, MI
Compared to Buffalo, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher