Smithtown, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 37.0% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $135,524 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Smithtown, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower