Sparks, Nevada vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 23.5% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $38,245 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Sparks, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower