Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 9.0% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $130,788 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Spartanburg, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower