What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo, New York copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $233,600 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $207,358 in Buffalo, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 11.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $207,358 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Buffalo, NY

Compared to Charlotte, Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

10.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Buffalo, NY

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