salaryBuffalo is 12% 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
$2,666
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$99
👥 People living there
236,254
276,854
Commute to work
26.2 min
19.9 min
College degree
77.1%
31.2%
Own their home
41.3%
43%
Below poverty line
7.4%
26%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $103,280 | -34% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $130,800 | -33% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $82,470 | -31% in Buffalo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $101,660 | -20% in Buffalo |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $82,120 | -20% in Buffalo |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $127,850 | -17% in Buffalo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,860 | $63,370 | -16% in Buffalo |
| Physician Assistant | $148,200 | $126,360 | -15% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,814 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $53,969 in Buffalo, 184% more in Arlington.