Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 17.5% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,240 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Charlottesville, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower