Dearborn, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 7.5% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $115,596 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Dearborn, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower