Buffalo, New York vs. Squaw Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Squaw Valley, California is 16.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,023 in Squaw Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Squaw Valley, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Squaw Valley
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Squaw Valley, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Squaw Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher