Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 43.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $42,712 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Buffalo
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to San Marcos, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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