Kannapolis, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 4.2% more expensive than Kannapolis, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,360 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Kannapolis, North Carolina
Kannapolis, NC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Kannapolis, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower