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SEATTLE vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Buffalo, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is
47.3%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$42,721
in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Seattle, Buffalo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
47.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
88.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
55.7% higher
Commute
25.5% lower
Health
19.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
23.8% lower
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