Tempe, Arizona vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 21.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,162 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Tempe, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower