salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Buffalo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$99
👥 People living there
562,218
276,854
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.9 min
College degree
39.2%
31.2%
Own their home
61.8%
43%
Below poverty line
15.5%
26%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $74,470 | +76% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $77,930 | +32% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $75,990 | +22% in Buffalo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $46,580 | +22% in Buffalo |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $43,130 | +16% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $130,800 | +14% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $82,470 | -14% in Buffalo |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $44,650 | +14% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Buffalo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,187 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $53,969 in Buffalo, 37% more in Albuquerque.