Cost of Living Calculator - Mendota, Illinois vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 19.8% more expensive than Mendota, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,819 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Mendota, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Mendota, Illinois
Mendota, IL vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Mendota, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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