Buffalo, New York vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 37.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $256,940 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher