Salem, Oregon vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 13.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $232,485 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Salem, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower