Pontiac, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 6.1% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,058 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Pontiac, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower