Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 28.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $53,766 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Palm Desert, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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