What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to Granite Falls, North Carolina?

Childcare is 115% more expensive in Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo, New York copmared to Granite Falls, North Carolina?

A salary of $72,000 in Granite Falls, North Carolina should increase to $74,352 in Buffalo, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRANITE FALLS vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

Granite Falls, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 3.3% more expensive than Granite Falls, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,352 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Granite Falls, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
115% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Granite Falls, North Carolina

Granite Falls, NC vs. Buffalo, NY

Compared to Granite Falls, Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

18.9% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Granite Falls, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Granite Falls, NC vs. Buffalo, NY

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