Joshua Tree, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 14.7% cheaper than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $76,808 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Joshua Tree, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower