Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 18.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $244,245 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Phoenix, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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