Lake Elsinore, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 34.7% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $13,053 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower