salaryBuffalo 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
$1,999
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$99
👥 People living there
505,268
276,854
Commute to work
26.5 min
19.9 min
College degree
59.2%
31.2%
Own their home
46.4%
43%
Below poverty line
16.9%
26%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $46,580 | +152% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $74,470 | +57% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $80,950 | +33% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $77,930 | +33% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $63,500 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $72,230 | +24% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $82,470 | -18% in Buffalo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $101,660 | -15% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $57,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $53,969 in Buffalo, 71% more in Atlanta.