Lake City, Minnesota vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 0.8% cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $34,725 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Lake City, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Lake City, Minnesota
Lake City, MN vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Lake City, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower