Cost of living in Buffalo, NY
Cost of living breakdown for Buffalo, NY.
- Overall index
- 90
- Rent
- 80
- Home price
- 85
- Utilities
- 95
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Buffalo, NY
Latitude: 42.8864
Longitude: -78.8784
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 80 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 85 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 95 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 92 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 88 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 93 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Buffalo, NY using the overall index of 90.
Estimated monthly cost
$3,510
Remaining amount
$3,490
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Cost of Living Analysis: Buffalo, NY
Buffalo features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 90, which is 10% below the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 80 (20% below the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 85 (15% below the U.S. baseline), utilities at 95 (5% below the U.S. baseline), groceries at 92 (8% below the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 88 (12% below the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 93 (7% below the U.S. baseline).