salaryBuffalo is 7% 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
$1,648
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$99
👥 People living there
397,742
276,854
Commute to work
26.6 min
19.9 min
College degree
32.6%
31.2%
Own their home
54.3%
43%
Below poverty line
12.9%
26%
Unemployment
5.7%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $46,580 | +93% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $77,930 | +32% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $63,500 | +30% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $130,800 | -22% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $82,470 | -19% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $72,230 | +18% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $76,490 | +18% in Buffalo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,660 | -17% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,783 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $53,969 in Buffalo, 50% more in Arlington.