Cost of Living in Buffalo
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Buffalo, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Buffalo is below the New York City baseline (composite index 55 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index74
Dining out index64
Transport index40
Utilities index64
Median annual salary$52,000
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
State income tax rate6.85%
Est. monthly childcare$900
Est. monthly healthcare premium$420
YoY inflation2.8%
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