salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$99
👥 People living there
201,528
276,854
Commute to work
21.1 min
19.9 min
College degree
24.7%
31.2%
Own their home
50.8%
43%
Below poverty line
20.1%
26%
Unemployment
8.6%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $46,580 | +153% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $74,470 | +57% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $80,950 | +39% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $72,230 | +32% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $77,930 | +31% in Buffalo |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,180 | +27% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $75,990 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,440 | +24% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,573 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $53,969 in Buffalo, 11% more in Augusta.