Ithaca, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 10.1% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,939 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Ithaca, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower