Zip 14210 (Buffalo, NY) Cost of Living


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Buffalo cost of living score
92.1
Less expensive
7.9% lower
than the US average
24.2% lower
than the New York average
Buffalo (zip 14210), New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average and 24.2% lower than the average for New York.

Zip 14210 (Buffalo, NY)

Housing costs in Buffalo?
A typical home costs $158,000, which is 53.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.8% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buffalo costs $990 per month, which is 49.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,960 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Buffalo?
To live comfortably in Buffalo (zip 14210), New York, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buffalo?
The cost of living in 14210 Buffalo, NY is fairly low when compared to other cities. According to BestPlaces, the average rental cost for a one bedroom apartment is $876 per month and the median selling price for a home is around $90,500. In terms of goods and services, the overall cost of living index for 14210 Buffalo, NY is 96.3 which is 4.7% lower than the national average. Groceries such as food, detergents and cleaning supplies are also relatively inexpensive with a grocery index of 95.2 which is 5.8% lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs such as gasoline and public transit are below the national average at 95.6 and 87 respectively - both 8.4% lower than the U.S. on average. All in all, 14210 Buffalo offers a fairly affordable lifestyle for those looking to settle down or find an affordable place to live temporarily.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBuffaloNew YorkUnited States
  92.1121.5100.0
  96.4103.8100
  105.2120.7100.0
  48.2127.9100.0
  $158,000$413,600$338,100
  105.5%115.9%100.0%
  99.1140.7100.0
  132.1121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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