Santa Cruz, California vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 56.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $108,722 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Santa Cruz, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
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  Personal
  12.4% lower
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