Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 11.9% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,913 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Erie, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower