Fresno, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 14.3% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $50,671 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Fresno, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower