What is a pro or con of living in Buffalo, New Yorkcompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Childcare is 32% more expensive in Buffalo.

What salary do I need to live in Buffalo, New York copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $54,428 in 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 8.9% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,428 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
32% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Buffalo, NY

Compared to Winston Salem, Buffalo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

35.6% higher

Health

9.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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