El Cajon, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 40.3% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $44,787 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Buffalo
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to El Cajon, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower