Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 5.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,277 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Kalamazoo, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher