Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 8.3% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,684 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Wilmington, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower