Troy, Michigan vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 20.5% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,515 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Troy, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower