salaryBuffalo is 16% 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
$2,566
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$99
👥 People living there
344,521
276,854
Commute to work
27.4 min
19.9 min
College degree
29.7%
31.2%
Own their home
46.2%
43%
Below poverty line
12.4%
26%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $80,950 | -34% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $82,470 | -33% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $130,800 | -33% in Buffalo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $46,580 | +30% in Buffalo |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $99,060 | -27% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $76,490 | -25% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $74,470 | -24% in Buffalo |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $126,360 | -22% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $50,637 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $53,969 in Buffalo, 90% more in Anaheim.