Lancaster, South Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 3.5% cheaper than Lancaster, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,383 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Lancaster, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster, SC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Lancaster, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower