Net monthly gain vs. staying home
+$5,510/mo
Worth the move.
Effective hourly at Niagara Falls
$76.00/hr
CoL-adjusted + per diem + state tax
→Per diem: $150/day × 22 days = $3,300/mo (non-taxable)
→Housing savings: $1,200 - $1,100 = +$100/mo
→Scale premium: $2110/mo after 10.9% NY tax
The per diem math
$150/day × 22 working days = $3,300/month. That is completely non-taxable. After paying $1,100/month for housing at Niagara Falls, you net $3,400/month from the per diem alone — before any scale difference. Note: Lake Mariner Data: $150/day confirmed for 50+ mile travelers. $1,140/week non-taxable on 58-hr weeks for 90% attendance.
Estimates based on community-verified data. Actual per diem and housing vary by contractor and location. Always confirm current per diem with the hall before making the move.