Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 25.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,750 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Charleston, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  78.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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