New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 12.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $130,659 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Buffalo
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to New Orleans, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower