salaryAmarillo is 4% cheaperBased 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
$1,219
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$99
👥 People living there
201,885
276,854
Commute to work
19.6 min
19.9 min
College degree
26.6%
31.2%
Own their home
59.7%
43%
Below poverty line
15.8%
26%
Unemployment
3.4%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $46,580 | +105% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $74,470 | +54% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $77,930 | +43% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $63,500 | +33% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $55,970 | $72,230 | +29% in Buffalo |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $97,060 | +28% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,170 | $76,490 | +25% in Buffalo |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $62,180 | +25% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $62,629 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $53,969 in Buffalo, 32% more in Amarillo.