Whittier, Alaska vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 7.3% more expensive than Whittier, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,909 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Whittier, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, AK vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Whittier, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% lower