Buffalo, New York vs. Utica, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Utica, New York is 5.4% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,288 in Utica, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utica, New York is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Utica
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Utica, NY
Compared to Buffalo, Utica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher