salaryBuffalo is 9% 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
$2,087
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$99
👥 People living there
394,432
276,854
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.9 min
College degree
33.6%
31.2%
Own their home
62.4%
43%
Below poverty line
11.9%
26%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $82,470 | -28% in Buffalo |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $103,280 | -27% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $130,800 | -26% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $77,930 | +23% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,990 | -23% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,950 | -21% in Buffalo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $101,660 | -21% in Buffalo |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $39,790 | -19% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,363 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $53,969 in Buffalo, 77% more in Aurora.