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CHICAGO vs. BUFFALO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Buffalo, New York

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 17.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,817 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Buffalo , NY

Compared to Chicago, Buffalo is:

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17.6% lower

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% higher

Commute

26.1% lower

Health

19.5% higher

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Personal

14.7% lower

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