Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa vs ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Buffalo

Buffalo is 0.4% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Buffalo Difference
Cost of Living 51.0 50.8 -0.4%
Rent 31.3 31.0 -1.0%
Groceries 69.0 76.6 +11.0%
Restaurants 68.5 84.8 +23.8%
Purchasing Power 145.5 128.8 -11.5%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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