Buffalo, New York vs. Mendota, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mendota, Illinois is 16.5% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,226 in Mendota, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mendota, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mendota
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Mendota, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Mendota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher