Buffalo, New York vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 51.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,763 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Riverside
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher