What is a pro or con of living in University at Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Childcare is 22% more expensive in University at Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in University at Buffalo, New York copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $101,912 in University at Buffalo, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. University at Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University at Buffalo, New York is 1.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,912 in University at Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University at Buffalo, New York is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
22% more expensive in University at Buffalo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. University At Buffalo, NY

Compared to West Des Moines, University At Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.6% higher

Commute

38.1% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. University at Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. University At Buffalo, NY

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