San Diego, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 44.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $49,657 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Buffalo
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to San Diego, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower