Syracuse, New York vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 5.2% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,093 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Syracuse, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower