Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 22.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,625 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Waterloo, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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