Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Skagway, Alaska


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 35.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,797 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Skagway
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Skagway, AK
Compared to Buffalo, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.5% higher

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