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
$1,887
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$99
👥 People living there
179,898
276,854
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.9 min
College degree
38.5%
31.2%
Own their home
66.4%
43%
Below poverty line
9.5%
26%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,531 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $53,969 in Buffalo, 87% more in Aurora.