Buffalo, New York vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oriental, North Carolina is 12.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $134,373 in Oriental, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oriental, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Oriental
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Oriental, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Oriental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher