Buffalo, New York vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 90.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $1,619,322 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, 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
230% more expensive in New York
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. New York, NY
Compared to Buffalo, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  697.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher

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