Detroit, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is essentially the same as Detroit, Michigan.
The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is essentially the same as Detroit, Michigan.

Detroit, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Detroit, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.2% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower