Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Arkansas City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 27.1% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,661 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Arkansas City, AR
Compared to Buffalo, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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