Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 17.8% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,921 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy, NC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Mount Airy, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower