Buffalo, NY Cost of Living Index

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state rank#685
72/100
us rank#12,340

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Buffalo cost of living index

IndexBuffaloNew YorkNational
Cost of living index99125100
Goods & Services index88110100
Groceries index95110100
Health care index90109100
Housing index113159100
Transportation index99108100
Utilities index106118100
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
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  • The cost of living in Buffalo, NY is 20.8% less than the New York average.
  • The cost of living in Buffalo, NY is 1% less than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Buffalo, NY is $3.77.
  • The price of gas in Buffalo is 3.9% higher than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Buffalo, NY is $4.08.
  • The price of coffee in Buffalo is 17.9% lower than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Buffalo, NY is $8.00.
  • The price of pizza in Buffalo is 11.8% lower than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

New York average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Buffalo, NY goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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