Pasadena, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 52.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $23,816 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Pasadena, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower