Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Lake George, New York


The cost of living in Lake George, New York is 19.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,774 in Lake George, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake George, New York is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Lake George
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Lake George, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Lake George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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