Buffalo, New York vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 13.7% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,164 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Spencer
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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